Assistant Project Manager

We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager who has a passion for commercial construction and is able to effectively communicate and support the Project Manager and Superintendent throughout all phases of the construction project.  If you put SAFETY first, focus on producing high quality work, embrace technology to be more efficient and enjoy working with a diverse group of people, then Meyer Najem is where you want to work.

Company Overview

Meyer Najem is now 100% employee owned ESOP. Our mission is to achieve excellence by completing safe and successful projects that serve the community with distinction. We achieve this by inspiring and serving clients through teamwork, integrity, quality, creativity, and well executed projects - always staying true to our culture and values.  We have been voted a Top Workplace since 2009. We have enjoyed tremendous success and growth, operating in diverse commercial, multi-family, hospitality, institutional, healthcare and senior living markets. 

Position Responsibilities

• Review and expedite submittals, such as; shop drawings, product data and material samples
• Set-up job files
• Write contracts and purchase orders
• Procure materials for the project
• Write owner and subcontractor change orders
• Write change requests/proposal requests (CR/PR)
• Create operation and maintenance manuals, and owner training videos
• Maintain and update project construction schedule
• Prepare project meeting agendas, write meeting minutes, and distribute
• Attend onsite owner and project construction meetings
• Create and track Request for Information (RFI)
• Obtain permits for the project
• Assist the Field Superintendent on site when necessary

Minimum Qualifications

• A degree in Construction Management or Construction/Civil Engineering/Architecture strongly preferred
• OR a couple years of field experience in construction
• Experience with technology: ProCore, Timberline, SmartSheets, BlueBeam
• A safety first mindset

Employee Benefits Include

• 100% Employee Owned (ESOP)
• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Friday morning breakfast, monthly company cookouts, $150 per year for Meyer Najem SWAG
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Employer paid and voluntary life insurance
• 401k Traditional & 401k Roth Match
• HSA, HRA and FSA options
• Employee Referral Program and Wellness Program
• Relocation Assistance & Per Diem
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education Reimbursement