Assistant Project Manager

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Internal Note: Compensation Grade RF2

Job Description Summary

Our development and construction professionals develop projects with a holistic, master-planned approach, contributing to the growth of communities where we live and work. Are you ready and able to lead a high-quality team of professionals through entitlement, design and construction of large-scale projects? If you can communicate effectively throughout the project management process, while taking pride in building and infrastructure projects, we want to know more about you!
As a Construction Project Superintendent, you'll be responsible for construction/operations activities on an individual, large project, potentially leading all aspects of multiple smaller projects at once. We'll count on you to oversee and evaluate subcontractors, coordinate workers, materials and equipment to ensure work is proceeding on schedule and within budget. You'll also have on-site responsibility for construction activities.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Owns responsibility for construction/operations activities on assigned projects including budgets, quality control and schedules.

• Ensures adherence to the project safety policy and procedures.

• Manages and coordinates the day-to-day logistics and activities of contractors and subcontractors.

• Negotiates on behalf of Nationwide Realty Investors (NRI) with contractors related to change orders, scope of work and other issues through the course of the project.

May perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Vice President/Associate Vice President/Director, NRI; leads all aspects of a team of contractors/subcontractors.

Typical Skills and Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.

License/Certification/Designation: None required.

Experience: Five or more years of related professional experience in project coordination or management role, preferably in construction related fields.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have strong understanding of project management concepts. Understanding of construction concepts and terminology. Excellent organizational skills and high level of attention to detail. Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively. Ability to use logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions. Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to express self clearly and organize ideas well. Understanding of the importance of partnership and building rapport. Ability to function independently or in a team environment with supervision and guidance.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and Human Resources Business Partner.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not eligible)

Working Conditions: Construction field office environment. Non-standard hours if necessary.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Safety Sensitive (SS): This job has been identified as a Safety Sensitive position and, according to our substance free workplace program, may be subject to random alcohol and other drug testing.

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Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

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