Assistant Project Manager

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 Skills

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Responsibilities

The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organisation and the title of the manager the person will report to.

• Communicate and follow up with clients about specific projects and their goals
• Generate invoices for clients based on services rendered and in coordination with the Project Manager
• Prepare written estimates for clients based on labour, materials, equipment and other expenses
• Visit project sites to evaluate progress and to respond to customers concerns or questions
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure our construction teams have the materials they need
• Communicate with site superintendents about delays and any other issues that must be communicated to clients
• Create digital O&M manuals
• Scan and archive digital blueprints and schematics for future access