ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION

Position Summary

The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager in the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects. This role involves handling administrative responsibilities while independently managing select project components. The Assistant Project Manager plays a key role in supporting the project team with financial budget tracking, contractor coordination, and oversight of the construction process, including scheduling, procurement of materials, and inventory management.

This is a primarily field-based position, requiring regular presence at construction sites to monitor project progress, ensure quality and safety standards are met, coordinate with on-site contractors and subcontractors, and address real-time issues. The role is based on active construction site, active engagement with field teams, and hands-on involvement in day-to-day construction activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicates with stakeholders regarding project needs and goals.
• Contributes to the planning and development of projects.
• Supports the coordination and management of projects.
• Research information as required.
• Perform administrative tasks such as preparing invoices, estimates, scheduling meetings, etc.
• Keep track of and reporting on project progress.
• Complete any tasks assigned by the Project Manager in an efficient and timely manner.
• Supports creation and maintenance of schedules throughout the project.
• Supports customer engagement for sales and fulfillment of requirements.
• Supports coordination with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• May participate in commissioning.
• Supports development, documents, and lessons learned, process improvements, cost, and schedule savings initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with the proposal team to coordinate design criteria with budgetary issues and ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities.
• Awareness of the importance of mission-critical facility operation.
• Additional duties may be assigned as need at Management's discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management or related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft office or similar software and email.
• Procore
• Bluebeam
• Scheduling Software (P6 and MS Project)
• Revit, optional.
• Must be a US Citizen

Certificates and Licenses

• PMP preferred

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 65 pounds at a time.
• May be required to walk around facility.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• 401K Plan
• Employer paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)