Assistant Project Manager

Summary

Travel + Leisure Co. is a vacation ownership and travel membership company seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Development Team with new resort development and renovations of existing sites. The role assists with project planning, design, construction, budgeting, procurement, stakeholder coordination, reporting, and project turnover activities.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Project Managers and project team members as required by assisting with managing, supervising, coordinating and monitoring the planning, design, construction and turnover of development projects utilizing project management best practices and working with numerous internal and external stakeholders
• Review and upload project budget data received from Asset Management and distribute to the project team
• Generate Requests for Proposals, perform bid comparisons and maintain project status sheets
• Prepare contract requests including change orders or amendments for project consultants and vendors
• Prepare Project Management Agreements and Amendments to present to the Resorts’ Board of Directors for Approval of renovation projects
• Receive and review RFIs, Submittals, and Pay Applications and Invoices for Manager Approvals
• Assist with the development and management of the project scope, schedule and budget from inception, design, and construction along with systematic regular reporting utilizing the department’s technology applications and team tools
• Assist in scheduling and participating in the individual resort scope development site walks and also participate in all punch list and turnover activities
• Perform other duties as needed to support the Project Manager
• Travel will be required of this position to assigned project locations throughout the United States that could be as much as 20% of the time

Skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and effectively prioritize meeting production milestones in a fast-paced environment
• Must show a proven ability to successfully complete projects on time
• Must possess demonstrated communication skills, both written and oral
• Must be detail oriented, accurate, thorough and highly organized
• Demonstrated ability in problem solving and negotiations
• Must be a team player and have the ability to work closely and effectively with diverse personality types and positions
• Demonstrated ability in stewardship acting in the role of an Owner's Representative
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, scheduling software (MS Project or equivalent), and SharePoint
• Construction Management Degree or related field experience is desired or commensurate field and management experience
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and details with analysis and technical expertise preferred
• Project or Contract Management systems/software (Procore) preferred
• 2-5 years of comprehensive field/administrative/management experience in the construction industry preferred
• Hospitality, financial, and commercial construction experience is preferred
• PMP Certification or other industry related certifications a plus but not required

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and effectively prioritize meeting production milestones in a fast-paced environment
• Must show a proven ability to successfully complete projects on time
• Must possess demonstrated communication skills, both written and oral
• Must be detail oriented, accurate, thorough and highly organized
• Demonstrated ability in problem solving and negotiations
• Must be a team player and have the ability to work closely and effectively with diverse personality types and positions
• Demonstrated ability in stewardship acting in the role of an Owner's Representative
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, scheduling software (MS Project or equivalent), and SharePoint

Nice to Haves

• Construction Management Degree or related field experience is desired or commensurate field and management experience
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and details with analysis and technical expertise preferred
• Project or Contract Management systems/software (Procore) preferred
• 2-5 years of comprehensive field/administrative/management experience in the construction industry preferred
• Hospitality, financial, and commercial construction experience is preferred
• PMP Certification or other industry related certifications a plus but not required

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and accident coverage
• Disability
• Depending on position, paid time off, parental leave and holidays (speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice
• 401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements, including tenure - speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Legal and identify theft plan
• Voluntary income protection benefits
• Wellness program (subject to provider availability)
• Employee Assistance Program