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Construction Assistant Project Manager
- Access Dubuque (Dubuque, IA)
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Construction Assistant Project Manager
Conlon Construction Co.
1 Positions
ID: 85058
Posted On 12/01/2025
Job Overview
Job Summary:
The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for supporting the construction planning, coordination, and documentation to ensure the project and company goals are met. The Assistant Project Manager participates in the development of projects and oversees their organization, scheduling, and implementation.
Work Environment:
Conlon believes in collaboration, team building, and a strong supervisor/employee relationship. To accomplish this, the duties of this role cannot be fully performed in a remote capacity, and we expect this position will work primarily in a Conlon office/job site location.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties in this job description are not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Pre-construction
+ Set up the project directory within the Project Management Software to facilitate efficient project communication and document management.
Construction
+ Assist with maintaining project file and specifications, including photos, contracts, etc.
+ Assist with Management and maintenance of the master schedule throughout the project duration, as well as the ability to prepare and update a four week look-ahead schedule, to ensure project milestones are being met.
+ Generate and submit daily reports to provide updates on project progress.
+ Review and process general submittals and shop drawings.
+ Support the procurement log and tracking system to ensure timely material procurement.
+ Supports project superintendent to implement and reinforce jobsite safety.
+ Review and process project RFIs
+ Assist in the creation, preparation, and completion of Change Events (CE), including distributing requests for quotes and handling commitment change orders (CCO).
+ Attend OAC progress meetings and subcontractor meetings to provide support and ensure effective communication between project teams.
+ Assist in uploading and filing drawing revisions, managing as-built drawing documentation, and uploading progress job photos to Project Management Software.
Post-Construction
+ Assist in coordinating post-construction activities, including closeout meetings, assembly, and submission of operation and maintenance manuals, warranty materials, attic stock material, and as-built documentation.
+ Facilitate the turnover of BIM models to the owner and coordinate owner training.
+ Assist in conducting postmortem meetings to evaluate project outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
_Competencies:_
+ **_Field Support - APM:_** _Work with the PM & Superintendent to create and update schedules (long term, milestone, look-a-heads, procurement, submittal), for finalization by Project Team._
+ **_Field Support - Collaboration:_** _Works with PM to help create a collaborative environment where roles and expectations are clearly identified and all team members can contribute effectively_
+ **_Field Support – Procurement Log Creation:_** _Provide assistance and help create material procurement process/logs to be used by team._
+ **_Financial Management - Estimate & Buyout Coordination Support:_** _Review project estimates and work with Preconstruction during buyout in order to help create smooth transition to Operations_
+ **_Financial Management - Forecast Preparation Support:_** _Help to create accurate monthly forecasts and information for PM status meeting to ensure profit objectives are met._
+ **_Financial Management - Pay App & Collections Assistance:_** _Provide assistance to PM in order to complete pay applications, Owner payment collections, timely change order processing, protecting CCC interest_
+ **_Personal Development - Administrative Accountability:_** _Submits required information such as credits receipts, PTO requests, time sheets, as requested and on a timely basis._
+ **_Personal Development - Initiative & Engagement:_** _Eager to take on new challenges, volunteer for committees & activities_
+ **_Personal Development - Time Management & Delegation:_** _Effective time management (including work hours, attendance and delegating work)_
+ **_Project Leadership - Client Relationship Management:_** _Support customer relationship building with owners by balancing the needs of Conlon with the customer expectations around schedule, quality and cost._
+ **_Project Leadership - Completion Planning & Team Coordination:_** _Plan ahead to work efficiently by creating a sound completion plan leading the Conlon project team to establish priorities, schedule activities and timeframes, develop clear and measurable progress benchmarks and assign responsibilities._
+ **_Project Leadership - Construction Start Coordination:_** _Ensure timely construction project starts consistently with preconstruction plans and owner needs._
+ **_Project Leadership - Goal Setting & Communication:_** _Work with PM and Team to provide information and discussion on project goals._
+ **_Project Leadership - Professional Representation:_** _Maintain professional and appropriate demeanor - representing Conlon Construction positively_
+ **_Project Leadership - Project Closeout Oversight:_** _Contribute to swift and smooth project closeouts by monitoring progress and ensuring that closeout procedures are started early and completed thoroughly to prevent delayed occupancy, lingering punch lists, and profit fade._
+ **_Project Leadership - Project Planning Documentation:_** _Produce clear and complete planning information including items such as timely and detailed owner meeting minutes, schedules, status logs, etc._
+ **_Risk Management - Change Documentation Assistance:_** _Assist in the development of project changes and correspondence through RFI’s, submittals, ASI’s, change orders, email and mail correspondence._
+ **_Risk Management - Contract Language Proficiency:_** _Read and understand Owner & Subcontractor contract language_
+ **_Risk Management - Issue Anticipation & Impact Awareness:_** _Learn to Anticipate issues and understand how work performance effects the achievement of Conlon goals._
+ **_Risk Management - Project Scope & Cost Familiarity:_** _Develop a clear and complete understanding of the construction project by reviewing plans, documents and proposed cost information including schedule of values and where all costs are allocated_
+ **_Safety - Safety Program Adherence & Enforcement:_** _Adhere to and enforces company safety program, including assurance of job specific safety plans and support of all safety initiatives_
+ **_Technology - System Familiarization & Proficiency Development:_** _Be familiar with and working towards becoming proficient with CCC Systems (Project, Procore, Acumatica, GC Pay, TimberScan, Microsoft Suite, Teams, File Storage)._
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related field is preferred.
+ 3-5 years of commercial construction preferred
+ A Valid Driver License is required.
Physical Requirements:
+ _Prolonged periods of sitting or standing is required._
+ _Mobility: Construction Assistant Project Managers may need to move around construction sites to inspect progress, ensure quality control, and meet with various stakeholders. This may involve walking, climbing stairs, and navigating uneven terrain._
+ _Manual dexterity and coordination are required. This position utilizes equipment such as a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar devices._
+ _Ability to function well in a high-paced and stressful environment._
Primary Contact
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Libby Schmitt
Employee Engagement Specialist, Human Resources
563-583-1724
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Job Details
Categories
Construction/Skilled Trades
Location
Dubuque, IA
Job Type
Employee
Full/Part
Full Time
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
PTO (Paid Time Off)
Paid Holidays
Qualifications
Experience
1-2 Years
Company ID
941
Job REQ #
\# Positions
1
Start Date
20251201
End Date
20260331
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About the Company
From its inception in 1903 as R.F. Conlon and Sons Construction Co., the Conlon organization has earned a reputation for its commitment to quality in the construction process.
Conlon Construction Co. delivers a wide range of services to clients in industrial, commercial and institutional markets nationwide. Today, the Conlon organization offers numerous contracting options to service clients' needs including Design-Build, General Construction, Construction Management, and Store Fixturing. Conlon Construction Co.'s growth has been the result of its family-oriented philosophy that each project is not merely a job, but part of a continually growing commitment and long term relationship with the Owner. Conlon currently employs over 180 people in twenty different states. Experienced personnel, a quality product, and a commitment to our client - this is Conlon Construction Co.
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