Assistant Project Manager - Industrial in Ames

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Story Construction is a 100% employee-owned general contractor, construction manager, and design-builder based out of Ames, IA. As an employee of Story Construction, youll have the opportunity to join the ownership group through our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). At Story, we focus on having a good day, every day, regardless of your role. Everything we do revolves around building a joyful work environment and making a difference in the communities in which we work.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our project-planning team focused on industrial construction projects! As an Assistant Project manager, you will play a crucial role in the planning, execution, and successful completion of these projects.

Summary of Duties:

• Provide proactive input during design to achieve cost management.
• Advise on how design decisions affect cost and schedule.
• Evaluate design for constructability.
• Lead and manage preparation of the following types of conceptual construction cost estimates:Program Cost Analysis, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Building System Cost Analysis and Evaluation.
• Conduct value engineering and/or cost reduction studies.
• Develop Bid Package Index and assign scope-of-work responsibility.
• Prepare Preliminary Project Schedule for in specifications.
• Review and edit General Conditions Specifications.
• Solicit construction industry interest in the project (bid solicitation).
• Develop positive working relationships with owner staff and design team.
• Provide leadership and supervision for project administrative duties.

• Facilitate monthly progress meetings with the owner, designer, and contractors.
• Supervise and/or perform project engineering duties such as payment applications, submittals, RFIs,and change orders.
• Lead the development and preparation of the construction schedule.
• Provide monthly construction updates at monthly owner meetings as required.
• Facilitate resolution of construction issues in a positive, proactive manner.

Qualifications:

• 4-year technical degree, a 2-year technical degree with 2 years of experience, or equivalent combination of experience and training required. 4-year technical degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related study .
  
• 5+ years of experience in a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or similar role with experience on industrial construction projects from conception to completion.
• Successful passing of a drug test and a physical examination as a contingency for employment

Travel:This position reports to the office in Ames and is expected to visit assigned jobsites regularly; Projects are typically located across central Iowa.

Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid time off, including paid holidays
• Company 401K plan with company match
• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Company-paid cell phone
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Company-paid term life insurance, AD&D, and long-term
• Company-paid employee assistance program (EAP)
• Medical and dependent care flex benefits plans

• Career Development Plan personalized to you and your career goals
• Safety boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Primarily works out of the office; however, may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibrations, loud noises, and more within OSHA standards when visiting the jobsite. Employees may be exposed to outdoor conditions that include inclement weather such as heat, humidity, cold, wind, and dust. May be expected to carry up to 30 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, stand for long periods of time, walk for moderate-to-long distances on varying surface conditions, climb, crawl, crouch, reach, grip, push, and pull without issue.

Story Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to , , , , , , or expression, , , protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Story is a drug-free workplace, and employment is contingent on the successful passing of a drug test.Story Construction participates in E-Verify.

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