Assistant Project Manager Construction

Are you looking for a purpose-driven career? At Metrocare, we serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying.

Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas, serving over 55,000 adults and children annually. For over 50 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services to people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. In addition to behavioral health care, Metrocare provides primary care centers for adults and children, services for veterans and their families, accessible pharmacies, housing, and supportive social services. Alongside clinical care, researchers and teachers from Metrocare’s Altshuler Center for Education & Research are advancing mental health beyond Dallas County while providing critical workforce to the state.

Job Description:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The mission of Metrocare Services is to serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying.  We are an agency committed to quality gender-responsive, trauma-informed care to individuals experiencing serious mental illness, development disabilities, and co-occurring disorders. Metrocare programs focus on the issues that matter most in the lives of the children, families, and adults we serve.  

The Construction Assistant Project Manager (APM) will assist the Construction Project Manager by providing project management operational support on assigned capital improvement projects across the agency. The APM role may also be expected to serve as the project principal on assigned projects while simultaneously providing project management support on larger complex projects. The APM I will act as the liaison between stakeholders, clients, and vendors throughout the project to ensure it is completed on time and within budget. The APM will also serve as the Team Lead in providing support and guidance to APMs and Project Coordinators.

HOURS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm, occasional weekends

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job.

• Serve as Team Lead for all APMs and PCs in the Planning and Construction Department.

• Manage procurement and bidding processes for all assigned projects to include RFPs.

• Coordinate work with project architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and city officials.

• Coordinate work with internal project stakeholders.

• Manage estimating, bidding processes, and tracking costs to manage project budgets.

• Write contracts and change orders to document all scopes of work, schedules, projected costs, and agency specifications.

• Schedule/Run meetings to coordinate work and manage/mitigate project risk.

• Manage permit and inspection processes on all assigned projects.

• Manage all internal and external coordination for Contractors’ submittals and RFIs.

• Review project drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and contractor change orders.

• Manage and coordinate construction drawing sets, revisions/addendums, and current drawing logs for assigned projects.

• Assist in managing quality control and safety procedures on assigned projects. 

• Serve as liaison between project stakeholders and project coordination team.

• Provide support and guidance to APMs and PCs as necessary.

• Assist in on-boarding and training APMs and PCs.

• Learn and understand CARF and Behavioral Health standards as they apply to Metrocare Operations and Facilities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

The competencies listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the ethical standards of conduct, state contract, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.

• Analytical skills, professional acumen, business ethics, thorough understanding of continuous improvement processes, problem solving, respect for confidentiality, and excellent communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Contractors, Architects, and Engineers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment.

• Must know how to read, understand, and mark-up construction documents.

• Must have background knowledge of IBC 2021 code requirements as it relates to the built environment.

• Must have background knowledge of Fire and Life Safety/ADA codes as they pertain to Metrocare operations.

• Ability to work in a highly complex and changing environment.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workflow and meet deadlines.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and special projects simultaneously.

• Able to work autonomously with minimal or no supervision.

• Able to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Contractors, Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or scope issues as appropriate to accomplish objectives.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, or related field is required with a minimum of 2 years’ relevant project management experience

• Preferred: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications

DRIVING REQUIRED:  Yes   

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Basic math skills required.

• Ability to work with reports and numbers.

• Ability to calculate moderately complex figures and accurately report activities and budgets as it relates to design & construction budgets.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions.

• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

• Ability to utilize Internet for resources.

• Proficiency in project specific applications is preferred, such as: AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Procore, PlanGrid, or similar.

• The ability to use scheduling tools is preferred, such as Microsoft Project.

TRAVEL:

• In county travel may be required: occasionally and/or daily

• Overnight travel required: N/A

Benefits Information and Perks:

Metrocare couldn’t have a great employee-first culture without great benefits. That’s why we offer a competitive salary, exceptional training, and an outstanding benefits package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

• Retirement Plan, including employer matching

• Health Savings Account, including employer matching

• Professional Development allowance up to $2000 per year

• Bilingual Stipend – 6% of the base salary

• Many other benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerTobacco-Free Facilities - Metrocare is committed to promoting the health, well-being, and safety of Metrocare team members, guests, and individuals and families we serve while on the facility campuses. Therefore, Metrocare facilities and grounds are tobacco-free.No Recruitment Agencies Please