Assistant Construction Project Manager

Global Power Components; Greendale (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components is seeking an Assistant Construction Project Manager to serve as the onsite representative for active construction projects. This role involves monitoring progress, coordinating contractors, documenting issues, and ensuring safety and schedule adherence across company facilities.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in construction coordination, strong reading of drawings, and proven independent decision-making abilities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction, facilities, or project coordination experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions in the field.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, or tradespeople.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly between Milwaukee-area locations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the onsite company representative during construction activities.
• Monitor daily project activities and contractor performance.
• Ensure work is progressing according to project schedules and plans.
• Conduct routine site walkthroughs and document project progress.
• Verify work quality and identify deficiencies requiring correction.
• Coordinate access, logistics, and communication between contractors and facility personnel.
• Escalate schedule delays, safety concerns, quality issues, and budget impacts to the Construction Project Manager.
• Assist with project scheduling, documentation, reporting, and contractor coordination.
• Review drawings, plans, and specifications to ensure project requirements are being followed.
• Support project meetings, punch list activities, and project closeout efforts.
• Maintain accurate project records, photographs, and progress reports.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices on all job sites.

Skills

Construction coordination

Reading blueprints

Organizational skills

Independent decision making

Contractor coordination

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree (Construction Management)

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Title: Assistant Construction Project Manager

Company: Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type: Temp-to-Hire (3+ months)

Position Summary: The Assistant Construction Project Manager serves as the onsite representative for active construction projects across company facilities. This individual will be the "boots on the ground" presence responsible for monitoring project progress, coordinating contractors, documenting issues, and helping ensure projects are completed safely and according to schedule. The Assistant Project Manager works closely with the Construction Project Manager, escalating concerns, schedule impacts, budget risks, and quality issues when necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the onsite company representative during construction activities.
• Monitor daily project activities and contractor performance.
• Ensure work is progressing according to project schedules and plans.
• Conduct routine site walkthroughs and document project progress.
• Verify work quality and identify deficiencies requiring correction.
• Coordinate access, logistics, and communication between contractors and facility personnel.
• Escalate schedule delays, safety concerns, quality issues, and budget impacts to the Construction Project Manager.
• Assist with project scheduling, documentation, reporting, and contractor coordination.
• Review drawings, plans, and specifications to ensure project requirements are being followed.
• Support project meetings, punch list activities, and project closeout efforts.
• Maintain accurate project records, photographs, and progress reports.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices on all job sites.

Qualifications

Required:

• 2+ years of construction, facilities, or project coordination experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions in the field.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, or tradespeople.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly between Milwaukee-area locations.

Preferred:

• Experience in commercial, industrial, or manufacturing construction environments.
• Associate degree or coursework in Construction Management or a related field.
• OSHA safety training.
• Experience using project management or scheduling software.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantive Action Employer. Global Power Components is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.