Assistant Project Manager

Yates Construction; Clarksville (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction seeks an Assistant Project Manager I to help plan, organize, and manage day-to-day project operations under supervision. You will gather and distribute information, review contracts, and support field teams to ensure quality and safety on site.

The role emphasizes collaboration, timely communication, and adherence to safety procedures while supporting estimating, bidding, and document management throughout project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or higher preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word/Excel).
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specs.
• Strong verbal and written communication; team player.
• Knowledge of basic construction principles and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Review project contract documents, specs, and drawings.
• Participate in meetings to coordinate work and manage labor, taking minutes.
• Provide field support to ensure contract compliance and quality on site.
• Assist in developing scopes of work for subcontractors.
• Assist with constructability reviews and preconstruction activities.
• Attend prestart and safety meetings; support site safety program.
• Assist in estimating, bidding, and tracking costs to manage the budget.
• Support development of site logistics plans and change management.

Skills

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Communication skills

Team player

Reading blueprints/specs

Construction knowledge

Budget awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in Construction Management/Engineering

Job description

The Assistant Project Manager I (APMI) assist with the planning, organization, and management of the day-to-day operations on a project. The APMI works under direct supervision performing routine daily activities that mostly include the gathering and distribution of information.

Primary Duties:

• Reviewing and becoming familiar with project contract documents, specifications, and drawings
• Participating in meetings to coordinate work and manage labor concerns, taking minutes as required.
• Providing field support to construction superintendents and project managers to help ensure contract compliance, quality control and maintenance of the site.

Assisting in developing scopes of work for subcontractors

Assisting with constructability reviews

Attending preconstruction meetings with all subcontractors prior to beginning each phase of work

Assisting with the completion of project close-out

Assisting in coordinating punch list items and procedures

Assisting in estimating and bidding processes to include tracking costs to manage project budget.

Assisting in the development and maintenance of the site logistics plan for the project

Assisting with the change management system by soliciting, receiving, and reviewing quotations to aid management in IOCC and Change Order development.

Review and distribute RFIs and submittals under supervision.

Documenting the technical, financial and personnel aspects of each project

Assisting in management of project permit process

Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles

Follow Yates Code of Conduct

Safety Responsibilities and Expectations

Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work in accordance with the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices

Report all incidents, near hits and hazards to management.

Required to wear and maintain personal PPE.

Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations.

Participate in workplace inspections.

Comply with statutory requirements, including duty of care.

Participate in required and/or assigned training.

Provide suggestions to improve Safety.

Present a mature approach to working safely.

Attend prestart and Safety meetings and contribute.

Assists with administering the site safety program as required and ensuring Trade Partner compliance with OSHA standards and Yates Site Specific Requirements and all applicable safety codes and regulations.

Other related duties as needed and assigned by Project Management in support of the successful completion of the project.

Qualifications:

An undergraduate University degree or higher (preferably in Construction Management, Engineering, or a closely related field) is preferred.

Other relevant education, training or work experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree.

Knowledge of basic construction and/or engineering principles.

Knowledge of basic business principles sufficient to project and monitor expenses.

Requirements:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.

Ability to read and understand technical specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, product/material installation instructions and engineering/architectural drawings.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Flexible and adaptable team-player.

Possess strong communication skills.

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions:

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include but not limited to walking, standing, operating tools / equipment, and lifting items (up to 25lbs). Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as appliable to the position.

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client’s business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.