Associate Project Manager

Job Title: Associate Project Manager (APM)

Company: Riggs Companies

Location: 950 E Lone Cactus Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85024

Job Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Project Manager (APM) to join our team at Riggs Companies, a leading commercial concrete construction company in Arizona. The APM will assist in overseeing projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with client specifications and company quality standards. APM’s will assist the Project Manager and Superintendents with various tasks throughout the life of the project. This position is a

full-time office job. This position is also a “whatever it takes” position that may require 50+ hours a week. We are seeking a committed and hungry professional that is willing to work hard in an environment with unlimited growth potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Estimating: APM’s will utilize takeoff software and Excel to provide project proposals to our clients with coordination from the PM’s.
• Project Planning and Coordination: Assist in developing project plans, schedules, and budgets. Coordinate resources, including manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Contract Management: Review project contracts and specifications to ensure compliance and identify key requirements. Assist in managing contract changes and variations.
• Quality Assurance and Control: Monitor work quality and adherence to safety standards. Conduct regular inspections and
• implement corrective actions as needed.
• Client Communication : Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders. Communicate project progress, issues, and resolutions effectively.
• Subcontractor Management: Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers. Evaluate subcontractor bids, negotiate contracts, and manage performance.
• Financial Management: Assist in project cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting. Monitor expenses and ensure projects remain within budgetary constraints.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate project documentation, including plans, schedules, logs, and reports. Generate regular status reports for management and clients.
• Team Leadership: Provide guidance and direction to project teams. Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Business Development: APM’s will assist in fostering new relationships with potential clients as well as maintaining the relationships with our existing clients.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent work experience. Construction-related degree (Construction management, preferred)

• Strong understanding of construction documents.

• Basic knowledge of commercial concrete construction methods, materials, and practices.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Procore, On-Screen Takeoff) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel to project sites and meetings as needed.

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

• ACI and concrete-specific certifications are not required but preferred.

Why Join Us: At Riggs Companies, we are committed to excellence in construction and providing opportunities for professional growth. Joining our team means working on challenging and rewarding projects in a supportive and collaborative environment.