Assistant Project Manager

Insight Global; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support construction projects across a mix of customers. The role emphasizes building positive customer relationships and ensuring field operations have the contractual information needed to perform work safely, on time, and within budget.

The APM is expected to develop advanced skills, work independently, and participate in a 6-week field rotation. Salary is up to $75,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in business management or logistics/supply chain.
• Knowledge of project management fundamentals.
• Strong Excel, Power BI, and MS Office proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build internal and external relationships.
• Experience with project accounting and basic contract pricing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing construction projects across diverse customers.
• Maintain essential contractual information to guide field operations safely and efficiently.
• Develop independent working skills and support a 6-week field rotation.
• Contribute to cost control and scheduling activities.

Skills

Project management fundamentals

Written communications

Oral communications

Relationship building

Negotiation

Decision making

Organizational skills

Time management

Contract pricing understanding

Financial systems knowledge

Matrix leadership

Unit verification

Material oversight

Excel

Power BI

MS Office

Primavera scheduling (bonus)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management or logistics/supply chain

Tools

Primavera scheduling

Job description

Job Description

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) is responsible for assisting in the project management of construction projects across a mix of customers. APM's are responsible for establishing and maintaining positive relationships with customers while ensuring field operations are supplied with pertinent contractual information necessary to perform all work per specifications in a safe, cost effective, and timely manner. The APM is expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently.6 week field rotation is required.Up to $75,000 Salary

Skills and Requirements

• 4 year college degree preferably in business management or logistics / supply chain
• Knowledge of project management fundamentals
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software applications - Excel - Power BI - MS office application proficiency
• Demonstrated skills in written communications; ability to compose basic as well as complex technical documents, formal letters, invoices
• Demonstrated skills in oral communications; ability to make presentations to both small and large, diverse groups
• Proven success in developing and maintaining internal and external relationships while effectively navigating organizational barriers
• Unit verification and inspection
• Material oversight
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills
• Demonstrated negotiating and decision making skills
• Working knowledge of project accounting practices and financial systems
• General understanding of Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus and Unit contract pricing mechanisms
• Working knowledge of the techniques needed to lead and influence others in a matrix organization
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Primavera scheduling software is not required but is a plus

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].