Assistant Project Manager

About Daniel O’Connell’s Sons

Established in 1879, Daniel O’Connell’s Sons (DOC) is a longstanding construction company headquartered in Holyoke, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Franklin, MA, New Haven, CT, Kingston, NY, and Aventura, FL. We specialize in preconstruction, construction management, general contracting, and project planning services across building and heavy/civil projects for both public and private clients. Our dual business focus allows us to operate in diverse markets, enabling us to tackle complex and special projects with extensive expertise.

At DOC, teamwork is at the core of our culture, alongside a commitment to integrating advanced technologies and innovative construction methods to progress the industry. Join us as we lead the way towards a dynamic future.

Role Overview: Assistant Project Manager

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Assistant Project Manager will handle various administrative and site-based responsibilities on assigned construction projects. This role involves procurement of materials, managing subcontractor contracts, processing change orders, and liaising with clients, architects, and suppliers. It is a fully onsite position requiring daily presence at the construction site.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain communication with prime clients and architects/engineers to support construction operations.
• Support project management with financial tasks such as processing owner pay applications, change orders, and generating cost reports.
• Conduct quantity take-offs for estimating change orders.
• Assist in obtaining subcontractor pricing and managing contracts.
• Oversee subcontractors and suppliers regarding submittals, deliveries, scheduling, material availability, and pending estimates.
• Visit supplier facilities as necessary to facilitate or expedite deliveries.
• Help prepare and distribute meeting minutes.
• Participate in meetings for progress coordination, issue discussions, and project changes.
• Compile data and prepare periodic or special project reports as required.
• Coordinate MEP subcontractor layouts, assist with system start-up and commissioning, and prepare as-built drawings.
• Manage document control processes including distribution and tracking of RFIs, ASIs/CCDs, field reports, and contract documents.
• Review, coordinate, and track submittals, shop drawings, and samples to ensure accurate field implementation.
• Enforce jobsite safety protocols and promote adherence to DOC safety rules across the site.

Qualifications and Experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of major construction methods and practices.
• Excellent listening and communication abilities with conflict resolution skills.
• Capacity to identify and resolve complex challenges effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for professional interactions with clients, vendors, and architects.
• Ability to foster positive team morale and maintain a strong work ethic with a proactive mindset.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask efficiently.
• Minimum of a four-year engineering degree or equivalent combination of technical training and relevant experience.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in facility construction project management and related duties, with a demonstrated desire for continual learning and process improvement.
• Proven leadership experience with competent decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (e.g., Procore), cost management software (e.g., Sage), and scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera).
• Certifications such as OSHA 30, LEED, Lean, and CPR/First Aid are advantages.

Working Conditions

The role requires working both indoors and outdoors on construction sites, including navigating stairs and ladders, while using personal protective equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

DOC adheres strictly to equal opportunity employment practices, ensuring unbiased treatment of all employees regardless of age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, HIV status, genetic information, gender identity, domestic violence victim status, military or marital status, or other protected characteristics under federal or state laws.