Assistant Project Manager

Cajun Industries, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to oversee project activities and ensure objectives are met within budget and time constraints. This role involves both physical and mental tasks, requiring effective communication and leadership skills, with responsibilities ranging from documenting site activities to managing project timelines.

Qualifications

• Must have supervisory experience preferred.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and communicate effectively.
• Detail-oriented with strong leadership and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain the construction schedule.
• Document daily activities and solve on-site issues.
• Assist with purchasing, procurement, and project closeout.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Detail-oriented

Job description

More information about this job

Overview

The Assistant Project Manager assists with the planning, directing, and coordinating of activities for designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Assists in reviewing project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project. Will be responsible for contract administration, billing, submittal processing, bid preparation, and filing, among other duties, as the project may require. Extensive experience in Word Processing, using Spreadsheets, Internet software, E-mail, and Database software is essential for this position. Supervisory experience is preferred. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

Responsibilities

*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

• Update and maintain the construction schedule
• Document daily activities and identifying/solving on-site construction issues
• Prepare and supervise completion of project closeout
• Assist other craft workers as needed

• Material and installation tracking

• Equipment tracking and management

• Document control

• Submittals and RFIs

• Purchasing and Procurement

• Time keeping

Qualifications

Physical

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., but may occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Hearing and comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions
• Will need to perform sedentary to heavy work
• Will operate office equipment of all types
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, reaching overhead, squatting, sitting or standing and lifting
• Must be able to manipulate and traverse uneven terrain, ladders, and multi-floor buildings with no elevator
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to drive cars/trucks as needed

Mental

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision and field workers
• Talking and reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
• Ability to use math/complete calculations
• Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
• Decision making skills necessary
• Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details
• Requires strong leadership and motivational skills