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BLB Design/Build, LLC

Assistant Project Manager

General Job Description

COMPANY NAME: BLB Design / Build

LOCATION: Amesbury, MA

HOURS: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday

PAY: Based upon experience

The assistant project manager would manage projects following the handoff from sales

and design scope development through project completion. Ideal candidates are

highly flexible, detail-oriented, and organized. The assistant project manager would

report to and assist the project manager and provide support on larger projects while

managing smaller projects individually. They must work in the office and make regular

site visits to meet with the crew, subcontractors, and clients. This position entails the

following tasks, as well as other duties not mentioned, to complete a project on time and

within budget:

Responsibilities

DESIGN-SCOPE REVIEW

 Collaborate with the chief visionary, sales team, and lead carpenter to review the

project scope, drawings, and objectives prior to contract signing. This review

should ensure that the plans, scope, and budget are accurate and without

ambiguity. If revisions are needed, discuss with the estimator, subcontractors,

and/or architect to capture the additional costs.

 Review subcontractor quotes to confirm they match the contract's language,

specifications, and selections.

PROJECT HANDOFF PRE-CONSTRUCTION

 Work with office staff to prepare the project for the lead carpenter production

once the contract is signed.

 Create the preliminary project schedule outlining all phases and tasks within the

construction phase.

 Create lead carpenter binders with all relevant project information and review

them with the lead carpenter during pre-construction.

 Prepare permit and any other City Hall compliance requirements.

 Prepare subcontractor start dates and efficiently communicate the timeline.

 Communicate with the client to schedule the preliminary project meeting to

properly tee off construction. Follow the preliminary agenda for a successful

meeting and seamless transition.

CONSTRUCTION

 Utilize internal project management software to manage the project progress and

update all construction weekly.

 Support all lead carpenters daily with ordering materials, scheduling

subcontractors, inspections, and the general progress of the project production.

 Create product or material selection packets or schedules, including, but not

limited to, interior doors, windows, paint, etc., and distribute them to the client for

approval.

 Collaborate with the office staff regularly to monitor job costing and performance.

 Collaborate with the office staff to create change orders and present them to

clients for approval.

 Hold subcontractors and suppliers responsible for their estimated quotes and

respective scope of work.

 Work with the bookkeeper to approve or disapprove subcontractor's invoicing as

submitted.

 Schedule and run bi-weekly project meetings with all clients. Bi-weeklies should

discuss current and upcoming work, outstanding items or questions, important

updates, and action items.

 Ensure safe working environments and practices on job sites.

PROJECT CLOSEOUT

 Collaborate with the project developer to create close-out documents for the

client.

 Schedule all necessary final inspections to receive the Final Building Permit sign-

off and Certificate of Occupancy (if required).

 Confirm all tasks are complete as per the contract and scope of work.

 Keep an archive of previous projects for future reference and use.

Skills Requirements

 A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience working in residential remodeling or

equivalent.

 Ability to communicate clearly and professionally to clients, vendors,

subcontractors, architects, and teammates.

 Ability to stay self-motivated and organized to push the project along schedule.

 Ability to work well with different personalities.

 Excellent organization and communication skills.

 Working knowledge of basic emailing, Word documents, Excel Spreadsheets,

and project management software.

 Ability to exercise effective time management and scheduling.

 Ability to adapt and be flexible.

 Knowledge of the North Shore housing market and current costs.

 Previous construction knowledge.

About the Company

BLB Design / Build is a Design Build firm in historic Amesbury, Massachusetts. Our

office is in a renovated automobile and textile mill in Amesbury's central business

district. Our projects include high-end, luxury residential remodels and new builds in the

Greater Newburyport area, north of Boston suburbs, and the southeastern coast of New

Hampshire. The BLB team takes pride in going Beyond the Build, and we value first-

class craftsmanship and professionalism, frequent and responsive communication,

meticulous, detail-oriented results, enthusiastic and positive service, and care for our

clients and their investments.

We are a tight-knit, hardworking, and dynamic team dedicated to a common end goal –

vibrant, contemporary living spaces beyond expectations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person