Construction Representative Assistant jobs in Kansas

Job Description

Position Status: Full Time

Employee Classification: Administrative

Regular Work Hours: 9-10 hour shift typically

Accountable to: Operations Manager

Position Overview: The overall responsibility is to assist Project Managers to construct a project

within the established time and budget provided following all company policies and procedures.

Overview of Responsibilities:

 Maintain a sense of urgency.

 Maintain winning attitude: Positive approaches.

 Follow project start-up check list.

 Follow company standard filing system.

 Assist in reviewing and processing all submittals.

 Assist in pricing and processing proposal requests.

 Assist in Preparation all prime change orders and give to Operations for review.

 Assist in preparation of Sub change orders (Prime 1st, Sub 2nd).

 Review, critique & process superintendent weekly schedules.

 Assist and/or process applications for payment as required

 Assist and or Lead subcontractor preconstruction meetings as required.

 Coordinate/run/attend OAC meetings.

 Assist in preparing meeting minutes from every meeting.

 Review job cost reports weekly for overruns and make corrections.

 Assist/ Review in preparation of monthly job cost forecasts.

 Prepare timely reports that are materially accurate as needed.

 Assist in review and approve job related small bills and invoices as directed

 Assist in documentation of cost changes.

 Assist in documentation of plan changes.

 Assist and help coordinate the RFI process between the field and architect.

 Assist and support role in jobsite safety and coordinate with Safety consultant.

 Prepare and update schedules as requested.

 Visit job sites as needed.

 Perform estimating duties as requested and/or needed.

 Assist and support role in pre-construction activities as required.

 Be available and prepared for project interviews and RFP’s with potential clients.

 Be consistently involved and active with civic organizations.  Follow close-out procedures.

 Assist superintendents in field as needed.

 Complete punch lists as needed.

 Self-perform work as needed.

 Assist in estimating and bidding projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or

equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Proficiency in computer applications, preferably Microsoft Office

Written & verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to take a leadership role on projects from start to finish.

Proven consistent track record of successful projects/project management.

Demonstrated ability to properly set up projects with excellence.

Strong fundamental knowledge of budget setup, management, and tracking.

Demonstrated ability to develop project schedules and manage from beginning to end.

Proven track record of proactive approach to problem resolution and issues management.

Demonstrated relationship skills: seen by the Field personnel as a leader in the management of

the project and proactively support the Field in the short- and long-term planning/management

of the project.

Demonstrated ability to successfully manage more than one project at a time.

Proficient in running project-related meetings, including Progress, OAC, and pre-installation

meetings.

Skills:

Construction Management or similar degree; proficient computer skills; written & verbal communication

skills; proven past experience; multi-tasked; and basic estimating skills; supervising & leadership skills.

Characteristics:

Disciplined; dedicated; motivated; determined; problem solver; detail oriented; people

personality; committed; team player, planner; customer oriented; willingness to be managed;

community service involvement; self-starter; and sense of urgency.

Company Description

Harmon Construction has been providing Construction Management, Design-Build and General Contracting services to a variety of clients for 36 years. Specializing in commercial, industrial, healthcare, senior living and faith-based construction; we are passionate about working with customers from "concept to completion." Our professional staff of estimators, construction engineers and support personnel have a high degree of character and competency, which has enabled us to become one of the most respected builders in the region.

Headquartered in Olathe, Kansas, we work predominantly in the Kansas City metro and surrounding area. We strongly believe in relationships before buildings and deliver on our promises; it's a time-tested approach to business that has served our clients, associates and shareholders well.

Harmon Construction has been providing Construction Management, Design-Build and General Contracting services to a variety of clients for 36 years. Specializing in commercial, industrial, healthcare, senior living and faith-based construction; we are passionate about working with customers from "concept to completion." Our professional staff of estimators, construction engineers and support personnel have a high degree of character and competency, which has enabled us to become one of the most respected builders in the region. Headquartered in Olathe, Kansas, we work predominantly in the Kansas City metro and surrounding area. We strongly believe in relationships before buildings and deliver on our promises; it's a time-tested approach to business that has served our clients, associates and shareholders well.