Assistant Project Manager

Turner Mining Group; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Assistant Project Manager/Project Coordinator to support project managers and estimators in Cedar Rapids. This role involves attending preconstruction meetings, reviewing project specifications, and assisting with document management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management and possess strong communication and project management skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will enhance project efficiency and client satisfaction, making a tangible impact in the construction sector.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of related experience in project management or construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management required.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers and estimators with various project tasks.
• Attend meetings and review project specifications and drawings.
• Maintain documentation and relationships with customers and trades.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Document Management

Estimating

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Job description

Our client is currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager/Project Coordinator for an immediate opening in Cedar Rapids, IA. The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for providing overall support and assistance to the estimator, project managers, and field personnel.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Attend Preconstruction/Kick Off Meetings
• Attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of projects
• Review proposed specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Assist estimators gathering quotes, printing drawings, counting, take-off estimating, and responding to RFIs and RFQs
• Document management, including RFIs, Constraints, Purchase Order Logs, and Change Orders
• Professionally interact with customers, other trades, general contractors, and internal staff
• Assist with project controls, including schedule and productivity
• Assist with the assembly of shop drawings as per project requirements
• Provide follow up to project manager regarding status of quoted items, subcontractors, and equipment purchase orders
• Prepare clean, full size and half size prints for Project Manager, Superintendents, General Foreman and Foreman
• Assist in project close out including submission of warranty information, as-built drawings, and operation and maintenance manuals
• Maintain good relationships with customers both internally and externally

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field, 1-5 years of related experience and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience on a construction project is preferred but not required.
• A thorough understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Project is also required.