Assistant Project Manager

KATERRA is transforming construction through innovation of process and technology.

We provide end-to-end building services, creating new efficiencies between design, engineering, construction, project management, and more. Our integrated teams apply the principles of technology and manufacturing to the building industry, bringing fresh minds and innovative approaches to remove unnecessary time and costs from construction projects.

At KATERRA, we lead from every seat. Our ideal team members are self-starters that embrace ambiguity, think big, and bring their own uncompromising standards of excellence.

One of KATERRA's cultural principles is Diversity. We believe different backgrounds, ideas, and skillsets result in better outcomes. KATERRA does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. KATERRA encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

Assistant Project Manager

Katerra Affordable Housing specializes in affordable multifamily housing renovations. We are experts at temporary relocation. We know the sensitivity of occupied buildings and the urgency of finishing on time. We are looking for a construction professional who assists and supports the Project Management team with assigned project functions. This role reports to the Operations Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Takes direction from Operations Manager and Project Managers for assigned projects
• Performs routine daily activities in gathering and distributing information to Project Management team and inform Project Manager of any and all potential or known project issues.
• Efficiently and effectively processes, organizes, copies, and files project information
• Properly distributes as needed project paperwork, documents, drawings, specifications
• Budget entry, assists in tracking, recording and communicating project performance to Project Management team
• Process and prepare meeting minutes, submittals, addendums, RFIs, change orders, permits, legal documents, warranty, close out documents
• Provide timely technical correspondence and effective communication to internal staff and external customers
• Assists Project Manager with assigned subcontractor scopes of work and contract management as needed
• Assists Project Manager in project buyout and overall profitability of assigned projects as needed
• Correspond daily with Client, Architect, Engineer, subcontractors and suppliers
• Be prepared to step in with Clients and other third parties in the capacity as Project Manager when needed. Maintain the level of standard of professionalism and service required by Katerra.
• Process subcontractor pay applications, request purchase orders, and review invoices.
• Perform periodic subcontract change order file audits to ensure all change orders are fully executed and stored on the share drive or other designated location.
• Perform systematic subcontractor file audit at the close of project to ensure all change orders and invoices have been received.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience in working with multifamily construction is preferred.
• Computer skills in Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Project, Outlook, Sage, Procore or equivalent)
• High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.
• 3+ years of residential or multi-family experience directly related to this job description.
• Some travel required, most in California, some in other states, flexible as workload’s dictate. May include weekdays, weekends and or holidays.
• While performing duties of this job, would regularly be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls, occasionally lift or move up to fifty pounds.
• Use time management, critical thinking, communication, public awareness, and computations, systematic.
• Requires a high degree of independent decision making and professionalism.
• Pre-employment background screening, previous employment, education, criminal history, and driving record.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Please note that KATERRA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, KATERRA will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, KATERRA explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of KATERRA.