Construction Field Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Field Project Manager

Responsibilities and Duties

· Assist the Project Manager and Project Superintendent with overall project coordination, execution, and administration.

· Coordinate subcontractor activities, material deliveries, equipment needs, and project logistics to support field operations and project schedules.

· Manage and track submittals, shop drawings, Requests for Information (RFIs), and other project documentation to support timely review and resolution.

· Maintain accurate and timely project reports, meeting records, cost documentation, logs, and required project forms.

· Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work to identify project requirements, conflicts, discrepancies, and potential impacts.

· Assist with development and maintenance of project schedules, short-term planning, subcontractor coordination, and critical project milestones.

· Participate in project cost control, including budget tracking, commitments, forecasting, pay applications, and identification of potential cost impacts.

· Assist with subcontractor buyout, scope review, contract administration, procurement, and coordination of materials and equipment.

· Prepare, review, and track change requests, change orders, subcontractor changes, and supporting cost documentation in coordination with the Project Manager.

· Communicate project status, field conditions, schedule concerns, cost impacts, and required decisions to project leadership, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and design professionals.

· Participate in project meetings, coordinate follow-up items, and help ensure project commitments and required decisions are completed in a timely manner.

· Provide direction and coordination to Field Engineers and project support staff on assigned project responsibilities as appropriate.

· Support project closeout activities, including punch list coordination, turnover documentation, warranties, final cost documentation, and contract requirements.

· Promote compliance with company safety standards, quality expectations, contract requirements, and established project procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

· 2-4 years industrial construction experience

· Working knowledge of construction processes, field operations, project documentation, and project management practices.

· Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, and other project documents.

· Familiarity with project controls, including scheduling, cost tracking, pay applications, RFIs, submittals, change management, procurement, and closeout.

· Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate project and financial documentation.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with project teams, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and design professionals.

· Working knowledge of construction standards, codes, safety requirements, and industry practices applicable to assigned projects.

· Ability to identify project risks, field conflicts, cost impacts, and schedule concerns and communicate issues proactively to project leadership.

· Proficiency with standard office software and construction management platforms.

· Ability to independently manage assigned project responsibilities while collaborating effectively with Project Managers, Superintendents, Field Engineers, and other project team members.

Benefits

We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, competitive salaries, and benefits. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), holidays, and PTO. We offer a team environment that encourages personal and professional growth, with opportunities for development and advancement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person