Construction Assistant Project Manager

Roers Companies is seeking an energetic, dedicated professional to join our team in Phoenix, AZ as an Assistant Project Manager

About Us

Roers Companies is a 2024 USA Today Top Workplace and an emerging national leader in multifamily real estate investment, development, construction, and property management. Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, we're on a mission to elevate multifamily housing by developing and operating market-rate and affordable apartments in growing neighborhoods. Since our founding in 2012, Roers Cos. has developed nearly $3 billion in real estate, representing more than 12,000 homes across the Midwest, Mountain Southwest, and Sunbelt regions. Our team thrives on purpose-filled work, an entrepreneurial spirit, and unlimited growth potential.

About You

You're passionate about your work and strive to achieve ambitious goals. You offer an extra hand and aren't afraid to ask for help when needed. You act with integrity and empathy for the people around you. You get the big picture while executing the little details. In other words, you share our corporate values — passion, work ethic, teamwork, integrity, and ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

As an Assistant Project Manager, you play a vital role in assisting the construction team by coordinating and helping to manage all pre-construction and construction related activities related to all applicable projects assigned.

In a given day, your tasks may include:

• Support entire project team with daily project coordination
• Travel to US locations up to 50% of each week
• Take direction from the Project Manager and assist in communicating with subcontractors and employees the expectations and direction regarding schedules, construction methods, company policies and procedures, permits, safety, sustainability, quality control and other performance standards
• Procurement of construction materials, tools and equipment as required
• Interact with external teams such as Architects, Structural Engineers, Civil Engineers, Landscape, Utility Consultants, Soils Engineers, & other professionals
• Review and update progress and cost reports, schedules, and requirements for completion on a regular basis to sup- port and assist the Project Manager
• Collaborate with Project Manager to ensure project site and company assets are secure, and always maintains a safe and respectful working environment
• Assist in project estimation and any pre-construction activities
• Coordinate with Project Manager and Accounting team for monthly draws
• Assist in reviewing and verifying all payment applications on a monthly basis
• Assist in all OAC meetings and maintain all meeting minutes
• Maintain Procore project site to include Submittals & Transmittals, RFIs, Change Requests, Commitment's and Commitment Change Orders, O&M documents, drawing log, and drawing revisions
• Provide all drawing updates to affected teams as quickly as possible to ensure accuracy of project build

• BS Degree in Construction Management or related field
• High school diploma or GED with 1-3 years of related experience
• 1-3 years of project engineering, project coordination, or management in multifamily construction
• Experience working in residential or commercial construction
• Microsoft Office suite to include Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
• Microsoft Project scheduling software
• Bluebeam
• Procore construction management software
• Consistently detail oriented with strong organization skills
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP trade drawings
• Ability to anticipate needs of other team members internally and externally
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, understanding that your scheduled workdays may vary according to staffing and project needs
• Entrepreneurial ownership mindset –makes smart decisions for business, puts clients and teammates first, collaborative, inquisitive, self-motivated, and operates on trust (not fear)
• High integrity – trusted, direct, truthful. Embodies confidence and admits mistakes
• Works as a team player and operates with the understanding that we do our best when we work together
• Passionate about your work and our company goals and vision
• Strive to achieve ambitious goals - loves to be challenged, determined to win, works tirelessly to achieve results.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities within established deadlines
• Ability to perform the physical functions of the position, which may include, but are not limited to: ability to walk property, including up to 7 flights of stairs, to complete physical inspections
• Maintain neat, well-groomed, professional appearance
• Build confidence in owners and developers in anticipation of continued project opportunities
• Position at times will provide additional support to other departments and owner directives. Willingness to be flexible to departmental needs and change is required

Working Conditions

Due to the nature of the construction industry, working conditions may vary based on project location and project team needs. It is Roers Companies intent to provide the most common working conditions for each job position, however, can be subject to change.

Location:

The Assistant Project Manager will be exposed to the current weather and site conditions on each of their assigned project sites as well as a typical office environment. It is the responsibility of the Project Engineer to properly prepare for the specific working environment conditions that will be required of them each day. The Project Engineer will participate in company meetings and gatherings at the corporate offices, as well as meetings conducted on project site locations.

Site Conditions:

Roers Companies treats the safety of its staff and subcontractors with the highest importance. Due to the nature of construction and trade activity on site, all employees may encounter hazards that could include but not limited to: excessive noise, extreme heat or cold temperatures, vibration, moving equipment, scaffolding, protected and unprotected openings under construction, odors, mists, gases, chemicals, electrical equipment, exposure to oils and other liquids, poorly ventilated areas that may require the use of a mask or respirator, CO2 and NO2, air pollutants, hot work to include torches and welding, open excavations, and other unknown conditions. Safety is everyone's responsibility, and at no times will a Roers Companies employee, vendor, subcontractor, or project partner be required to work in an unsafe environment.

Benefits & Perks

Our full-time employees are eligible for these benefits and perks:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance including HSA
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability insurance
• 401k Match
• Equity Opportunity with Match
• Competitive PTO and Paid Holidays
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Free Stays in our Properties' Guest Suites
• Rent Discount if you choose to live at one of our properties
• Free Weekly Office lunches and Fully Stocked Fridge
• Monthly Social Outings
• Shorter Friday Workdays During Summer

Roers Companies is focused on building a workforce that is diverse and inclusive. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. E-verify Complaint.

Candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check and motor vehicle report.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a survey at this link:

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