Who We Are
At OAC, we do what we love in the service of people who love what we do. This means that we have many different disciplines with one common goal: to serve our clients and communities as trusted partners while focusing on how design and construction can improve all aspects of the built environment. To accomplish this, we focus on hiring professionals who are experts in their fields, inspire others, enjoy sharing knowledge, and see collaboration as not only an asset, but a necessity. If you are passionate about your work and would like to work in a positive, energized environment, then you’ll find a home with us!

Who You Are

 Your construction expertise is in high demand! Submit an application with OAC Services to be part of a team that values your skills, fosters growth, and constructs a path to success. Your future starts here! 

We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our OAC team. The role of Assistant Project Manager requires strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, ability to self-direct, knowledge of construction industry, field construction practices and related construction administrative processes. This position provides construction and contract management support and may be asked to help with general project support.

What You Will Do

• Know and understand the services required by the OAC contract with the client.
• Assist with administration of the construction contract as assigned.
• Maintenance of RFI's, Change Order, Daily Report and Submittal logs, tracking and reporting status.
• Understand impacts of RFI's, Field Orders, and Change Order Proposals.
• Provide quality assurance through job site walks, preparation of daily reports or logs, etc.
• Review of General Contractor’s as-built documents.
• Gather and/or prepare information for Change Orders, Claims, etc.
• Assist in review of construction documents for constructability, biddability, completeness, errors and omissions.
• Assist in the development of “front end” specifications and development of construction documentation.
• Procure or assist in procurement of contract required documentation, O&M manuals, as-built drawings, guarantees, warranties, keys, etc.
• Develop and maintain project progress photos and required photos/videos/claim documentation.
• Assist with or coordinate commissioning and testing of building systems and equipment.
• Assist in reviewing and verifying monthly consultant and contractor progress payments.
• Review, confirm, prepare and/or assist with preparation of project master schedule.
• Manage FF&E procurement and installation.
• Facilitate owner integration prior to and during the occupancy phase of the project.
• Monitor performance of self to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Facilitate involvement of the project’s key stakeholders at appropriate levels and times.
• Participate in project meetings with the General Contractor, Client, and respective parties.
• Conduct periodic site visits to maintain touchpoints on the current construction projects, as well as attend other planning and community meetings offsite.
• Drive to various job sites/offices.

May include other duties, as assigned.

Required Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience required. 
• 1-4 years of construction/project management or general contracting experience.
• Strong communicator with the ability to engage with varying audiences.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Bluebeam, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Project or other scheduling software.
• Experience with web-based project management tools.
• Must have acceptable driving record. 

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Government or Transit industry experience a plus.
• Public sector, project and/or client experience a plus.
• Alternate delivery method experience such as GC/CM or Progressive Design Build preferred.

Not meeting every single requirement?

Research indicates that some minority groups tend to hesitate in applying for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. At OAC, we strongly believe in fostering a diverse, inclusive, and genuine work environment. If you find this position intriguing but your previous experience doesn't perfectly match every qualification listed above, we wholeheartedly encourage you to submit your resume. You might be the ideal candidate for this role or for other opportunities in the future!

Why Work for Us

At OAC we know we are not perfect; therefore, we are committed to continually looking for ways to grow and improve. We are committed to being known as a “best place to work”; in fact, it’s a strategic goal of ours that we are consistently analyzing and working on. We are dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and sense of belonging for all our employees, and we are committed to making better happen - for our employees, our clients, and our community.

In addition to base pay, our benefits include (depending on employment status):

• Flexible scheduling and hybrid work arrangements (when feasible).
• Health benefits for both single employees and families that are above those generally provided by our peers.
• 100% company paid coverage for employee medical, dental and vision insurance premiums and 70% premium coverage spouse/domestic partner and dependents.
• The choice between two medical coverage options and two dental plans.
• Company paid coverage for employees and dependents for on-demand primary medical care.
• Health savings account with company contribution provided.
• Health care, limited purpose, and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company paid short-term, long-term, life and AD&D insurance plans.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance plans.
• Paid parental leave in addition to state parental leave benefits.
• 401K retirement plan and up to 5% match of annual.
• Commuting benefits for transit through a fully paid, company issued ORCA card.
• Annual discretionary performance bonus.
• Company purchased iPhone or monthly phone reimbursement.
• Fitness membership reimbursement.
• Annual charitable donation matching.
• Opportunity to purchase company stock when offered and eligible.
• Paid professional development opportunities.
• Voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance.
• Voluntary Norton LifeLock ID Theft Protection.
• Generous paid time off including flexible personal holidays, vacation, and sick time.

About the Firm

Founded in 1955, OAC provides public and private multi-disciplinary, building consulting services. OAC delivers comprehensive program management, applying proven management techniques to the planning, design, and construction of a project from inception to completion. OAC's building enclosure team designs efficient, complete, and sustainable building enclosure systems. The Forensic Architecture and Engineering practice at OAC provide investigation, repair design, and expert witness consulting on construction litigation and insurance claims.

For over six decades, OAC has been widely recognized as one of the best in our industry. For the 4th year in a row, we made "The top 10 Best Workplaces in Washington” and continue to earn "Washington's Best Companies to Work For" – Seattle Business Magazine and Washington's Best Workplaces – Puget Sound Business Journal. We are a growing company, with locations in Seattle, Spokane, Olympia, Everett, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Silicon Valley. 

The future is bright as we continue to expand - check out our website for more:

http://oacsvcs.com/who-we-are/oac-careers/ 

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $78,000/year up to $115,000/year. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit http://oacsvcs.com/who-we-are/oac-careers/ . Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

OAC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, caste, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@oacsvcs.com.

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Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: to protect the interests of all parties, OAC Services will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in place with OAC Services.  Please do not contact or forward resumes to our company employees or locations. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered OAC property. OAC is not responsible for any charges or fees related to unsolicited resumes.