[Remote] Assistant Project Manager (MEP Design)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative solutions across various sectors. They are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project execution, focusing on deliverables and team management while collaborating with internal teams and clients in commercial and mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Project Manager to oversee project schedules, track milestones, and manage workflow to ensure timely delivery of project phases
• Act as a liaison between internal teams, clients, and contractors to facilitate seamless communication and resolve issues promptly
• Maintain project documentation and organize files, ensuring all stakeholders have access to the most current information
• Manage and distribute RFIs, submittals, transmittals, and other project-related documentation
• Monitor construction progress by maintaining logs and tracking contractor inquiries or responses
• Ensure all construction administration tasks are completed in alignment with project specifications and standards
• Assist with Revit tasks, including creating, editing, and maintaining design models and drawings
• Review models for quality and accuracy, ensuring they meet project requirements
• Provide drafting support as needed to expedite the preparation of drawing sets for submission
• Prepare meeting agendas, take detailed notes, and distribute summaries with clear action items and deadlines
• Follow up with team members on assigned tasks and provide reminders for upcoming deadlines
• Present project updates to internal stakeholders in a clear, concise manner
• Anticipate project needs by identifying potential risks, bottlenecks, or inefficiencies and suggesting solutions to keep the project on track
• Regularly review project workflows and recommend process improvements to enhance team efficiency
• Take initiative to address and resolve minor issues independently, escalating more significant concerns to the Project Manager
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and vendors to promote collaboration and ensure alignment on project goals
• Respond promptly to inquiries from stakeholders, providing accurate and professional communication
• Coordinate deliverables and submissions to meet client and regulatory requirements
• Perform quality checks on documentation, drawings, and models to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Attend site visits and conduct review of existing condition surveys and help with punchlists
• Assist in preparing status reports and updates for both internal and external stakeholders
• Track lessons learned during projects and document them for future reference
• Organize and maintain project records, ensuring all information is up to date and accessible
• Assist with onboarding new team members by providing project-specific training and guidance on workflows
• Support departmental goals by taking on additional responsibilities or participating in firm-wide initiatives as needed
• Provide routine reporting via narrative and photographic documentation
• Create / complete project and departmental reports
• Leverage AI-enabled and digital tools to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and support consistent, high-quality work output
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and demonstrate a continuous learning mindset, seeking out new technologies, skills, and methods that elevate individual and team performance
• Adapt to emerging technologies and evolving digital workflows, actively supporting the integration and adoption of innovative tools across the organization
• Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

Skills

• Knowledge of industry trends, project management and construction procedures and best practices
• Knowledge of MEP / FA / FP trades and the general requirements for each
• Skilled at producing drawings and visual aids using Revit
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
• Skilled at using project management software such as Procore
• Knowledge of the importance of the Method of Procedure (MOP) Process, work notifications and protection of IT network and other equipment during construction
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• B.A. / B.S. degree in engineering, construction, or related discipline
• Minimum three years of related experience

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment

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