Assistant Project Manager - Construction

Job Description:

The Assistant Project Manager prepares the project labor schedule and budget for all assigned projects. The Assistant Manager coordinates activities of all consultants and engineers as well as provides the leadership, planning, organization, direction, coordination, and control to meet the profit and growth objectives on all projects assigned.

Perks and Benefits: 
When you feel good, you do good. At Onni we put your health at the forefront and give you the choice to select a benefits package that best represents you. From no cost to $18, $44, or $112 per pay our PPO, HSA, and HMO have you covered.  In addition, we offer: 

• 3 weeks PTO 
• 401k Company Match
• Annual education allowance of up to $1,000 
• Referral program 
• Free Onsite Parking or Commuting Support
• Residential housing discount after 1 year of continuous employment 
• Friends and family rates for our Hotel Properties throughout the company 

What You Will Do

• Assists in the overall responsibility for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, and monitoring, controlling and overall closure of residential high-rise projects.
• Overall coordination of residential high rise construction projects under the direction of the Project Manager, and in collaboration of the Development Manager, site staff, subcontractors and consultants
• Aligns projects with Companies high standards

Pre-Construction / Construction Coordination

• Develops, tracks, and maintains project schedules
• Reviews critical path, and quickly adapts or accelerates projects to meet deadlines
• Reports, and updates Project Manager or Directors of project schedule
• Assists in quantity take off, bid tendering/buy outs process and contract administration
• Costs estimating and budget development in collaboration with others in the team
• Reviews and costs analysis of material purchase
• Maintains project cost data base
• Prequalifies vendors and subcontractors
• Drafts subcontracts
• Overall planning and defining of project scope for all subcontractors, and employees
• Manages project resource allocation from internal and external resources
• Oversees project documentation, communication and reporting
• Processes RFI's, bulletins and submittals
• Stamps and sends out Submittals and transmittals to subcontractors.
• Manages change orders and subcontractor invoice

Field Engineering

• Responsible for overall Quality Control
• Prepares Project Specific Safety Plans
• Conducts site safety reviews
• Reviews and updates RFI's, sketches and bulletins on field drawings
• Prepares daily reports and monitor subcontractor activities as directed by Site Manager
• Develops and maintains punch lists

General

• Manages changes in project scope, identifies potential issues, and devises contingency plans if required
• Trouble shoots and problem solving
• Oversese project team including Project Coordinators, Superintendents and Project Engineers
• Assists in ensuring the project is built on budget, on schedule and on drawing specifications
• Participates in post project review with key project personnel
• Performs other duties as required.

What You Bring

• Minimum 3 years of Project Engineer experience
• Experience in ground up high-rise construction.
• Associate’s degree or higher in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Construction Management, or related field preferred
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, detailing, and building codes
• Proficiency in MS Project, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Windows
• Ability to guide, direct, and coordinate a department with five or more employees
• Demonstrated ability to effectively run a department in an efficient manner
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret prints, architectural drawings, financial and job cost reports
• Excellent knowledge of the industry and trends impacting the business
• Excellent customer service orientation and excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Develop and maintain punch lists for residential units and amenity spaces
• Assist in preparing project-specific safety plans and conducting site safety reviews
• Troubleshoot field conditions and coordinate design solutions with consultants

Salary Range:

$120,000-$140,000

About The Company:

Onni

For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

AI Use:

This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws.

All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.

How To Apply:

Please apply through the link on the job posting and attach your resume and any other required documents.

We thank all applicants for your interest in the Onni Group. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.