Assistant Construction Project Manager - (On-site) Phoenix, Arizona

Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International’s founders established a simple yet powerful formula:

Approach each client engagement as a partnership, create an environment that attracts the most talented professionals and allows them to flourish, and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards.

if you are interested in a long and rewarding career working with high-profile clients on some of the most challenging projects in the world, then Decima is where you belong. At Decima, you will be able to explore incredible growth and professional development opportunities.

We are looking for a driven and capable Assistant Construction Project Manager to support us on projects for one of the top technology clients in the world. This is a client-facing role that requires strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, ability to self-direct, and client representation. Must be able to manage multiple projects concurrently and across multiple regions.

You will perform a wide variety of administrative and staff project support services. You will be accountable for the coordination of project deliverables, processing invoices, scheduling meetings, maintaining meeting minutes, and maintaining calendars and travel itineraries. You will also assist the team with maintenance of databases and the tracking and preparation of reports, budgets, and financials. Your strong organizational skills and ability to communicate with staff at all levels – both orally and in writing will help us meet our clients' objectives.

We are looking to bring in dedicated individuals with a passion for innovation and talent for multitasking in a fast-paced environment. We will help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you so we can make big impacts on the world together.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assistant PM shall carry out duties as assigned by the Project Manager to achieve the successful completion of the project/program.

• Monitor design and construction activities to ensure that all phases of work are done in accordance with contractual agreements and corporate quality standards.

• Monitors, evaluates, and/or develops project budgets, cash flow analyses, and cost estimates, as well as reviews purchase orders, change orders, and invoices.

• Forecast, identify, and address areas of potential liabilities and risks.

• Develops, monitors, and maintains project schedules to ensure that project objectives are met.

• Maintains client, consultant, contractor, and vendor relationships and manages conflict resolution.

• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential concerns, and persuades others, which may include executive leadership, to adopt positions to facilitate the successful conclusion of the project.

• Assist in and selection of policies and procedures to facilitate project success.

• Provides guidance, direction, and instruction to less experienced team members and colleagues.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of construction or project management assistance experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.

• Demonstrated experience, knowledge, and a track record in project management techniques, concepts, principles, and standards. Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate at all levels internally and externally to establish credibility on project teams.

• Knowledge and ability to creatively resolve issues as they arise.

• Knowledge and ability to supervise people, performance management, and people development.

• High proficiency with general Microsoft applications, including MS Project and SharePoint.

• Demonstrated experience with project management software and applications.

• Ability to forecast project challenges and define solutions to maintain compliance with safety protocols, quality, schedule, and budget.

POSITION DETAILS

• Primary Location: Phoenix, Arizona

• Position: Assistant Construction Project Manager

• Position Classification: Salary-based full-time hours

• Current work permit required. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship or transfer not offered)

PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

• Microsoft Office

• Microsoft 365

Decima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

At Decima International, we offer a competitive salary package, including paid time off and performance-based bonuses. We also provide excellent medical, vision and dental insurance for our employees.