Assistant Project Manager

Dana B. Kenyon Company (DBK), an established construction company, serves a broad range of markets, including Railroad, Ports, Aviation, Industrial, Financial, Senior Living, and Healthcare. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, since 1983, DBK is recognized regionally and nationally as an industry leader and is known for managing some of the most challenging projects with innovative solutions in both the private and public sectors. DBK offers delivery methods tailored to meet the client’s needs, including Design-Build, Construction Management, and General Contracting. This has led to win-win solutions and a high percentage of repeat business in our preferred markets. Our purpose and vision are focused on our people, who will provide solutions and innovations to help our clients serve their customers and improve communities. We Build Relationships! This is primarily how we measure our success.

The DBK organization is uniquely committed to valuing and supporting our Project Management professionals. We recognize the pivotal role this position plays in our organization. At DBK, our leadership and technical team members work together to build a strong pipeline.

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager with 3+ years of commercial/industrial construction experience to join in our success.

Applicants in our core areas of expertise, including healthcare, transportation, industrial, and financial institutions, will be considered a plus, along with proven pre-construction experience with design-build and CMAR delivery methods. The primary responsibility is to assist in managing the construction phase and project closeout in strict compliance with Dana B. Kenyon Company’s standard operating procedures, and to achieve the project goals for the contracted profit amount, project schedule, quality requirements, and safety requirements.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for basic estimating as part of pre-construction services for project estimates
• Assist PM in awarding purchase orders and Subcontracts for scopes of work
• Demonstrate scheduling skills, including the ability to create a critical path schedule and accurately update the project schedule by analyzing progress on site
• Assist the PM to ensure project safety standards and quality standards are strictly adhered to
• Responsible for the preparation of meeting agendas and distribution of meeting minutes
• Assist the PM in developing and tracking RFIs, submittals, ASIs, Change Orders, project documents and other key project information
• Demonstrate adeptness in Document Management, particularly changes to drawings and specifications
• Assist the PM with bi-weekly project coordination meetings which include the owner’s rep, DBK Superintendent, project architects and engineers, and applicable subcontractors and suppliers
• Prepare and complete internal punch list with tasks, due dates, and responsible parties prior to the Owner walk-thru for Substantial Completion
• Other duties as assigned

Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering
• 3+ years experience in commercial/industrial construction project management and/or estimating
• Knowledgeable in CPM Scheduling, Excel, and MS Office; experience in Sage, P6, Procore and BuildingConnected is preferred
• Must participate in training to further your proficiency in Estimating, Accounting, and Project Management software
• Experience in related construction required
• OSHA 10 or 30 preferred
• Must be able to stand and sit for long periods
• Must be present in the office for teamwork and collaboration
• Open to job-site travel as needed

Benefits:

• DBK offers a competitive salary
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) + paid holidays, with no waiting period
• Group Health Insurance (PPO and HMO, ancillary products such as Dental, Vision, FSA, Long Term Disability and AFLAC Benefits
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and an Employee Assistance Program

Beyond the benefits, we also provide you with the training and career development you need to be successful. We work hard, celebrate our people and partners, provide opportunities to give back to the community, and constantly strive to be sure our purpose is clear and lived out from the top of our organization.

How to join our Team:

Resumes kept in strict confidence.

Dana B Kenyon Company is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Visit our website at www.dbkenyon.com

We are personally dedicated to delivering construction solutions that enable our clients to serve their customers and positively impact people and the community.