Assistant Project Manager

Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC; DuPont (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

SES Technologies LLC (STL) is expanding its workforce and seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support Project Managers in coordinating activities to meet cost, schedule, and quality goals. This role provides learning opportunities across all project phases, including documentation, scheduling, and client coordination.

The Assistant PM will gain exposure to field teams, project drawings, and contract terms while contributing to project plans and safety programs.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in construction as a project engineer, assistant project manager, or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, or related field preferred.
• USACE, NAVFAC, or other federal construction experience preferred.
• Familiar with industry standards and practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project budgets, change orders, scheduling and submittal processing.
• Assist the Project Manager in all phases and aspects of the project including meeting minutes, daily reports, and other project documentation.
• Develop thorough understanding of project drawings and specifications.
• Review owner contracts and understand terms and conditions.
• Provide support to the field staff.
• Assist with development and maintenance of the project schedule.
• Identify and resolve scope conflicts as needed.
• Prepare materials for client, internal, and subcontractor meetings.
• Develop project plans and documentation including work plans and safety/quality plans.
• Assist with subcontractor outreach and bid preparation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction

Tools

ProCore

Primavera P6

RMS

eCMS

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Assistant Project Manager

SES Technologies LLC (STL) is expanding its workforce and is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our growing GC West Business Line. We are committed to fostering a work environment that offers long-term stability and growth.

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting Project Managers in coordinating the activities of a project to ensure cost, schedule, document control and quality standards are met. Under the direction of the Project Manager, the Assistant Project Manager is expected to take on any/all tasks in the quest to learn all he/she can about construction.

Location: Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA
Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 annually
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance; health savings account; health reimbursement account; flexible spending account; employer‑paid life and disability insurance; 401(k) matching; paid time off and other essential benefits.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with project budgets, change orders, scheduling and submittal processing.
• Assist the Project Manager in all phases and aspects of the project including meeting minutes, daily reports, and other general project documentation assistance.
• Develop thorough understanding of the project drawings and specifications.
• Review owner contract and become familiar with terms and conditions.
• Provide support to the field staff.
• Assist with development and maintenance of the project schedule.
• Identify and assist in resolution of scope conflicts as necessary.
• Prepare materials for client, internal, and subcontractor meetings.
• Develop project plans and documentation including work plans, safety plans, quality control plans, construction submittals, schedules, base access, etc.
• Assist with subcontractor outreach and bid preparation.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience preferred in the construction industry as a project engineer, assistant project manager, or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree from a four‑year college or university in engineering, construction, or a related field is preferred.
• USACE, NAVFAC, or other federal construction experience is preferred.
• Must be familiar with industry standards and practices.
• Basic skills in Word, Outlook, Excel, Windows, and Microsoft Outlook.
• RMS and/or eCMS experience preferred.
• Experience with ProCore project management software.
• Primavera P6 experience desirable.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work directly with clients and subcontractors and present oneself professionally.
• As a condition of employment, you may be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screening and have acceptable references and background check results.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screening (post accepted offer) and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Physical Requirements

Employees must maintain mental alertness and situational awareness. Physical demands include bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods. Bending and stooping for long periods are common. The employee may occasionally be required to reach with hands and arms and lift, handle, or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust vision.

Working Conditions

Job is performed in a combination of office and outdoor site locations. Office settings involve exposure to computer screens and extensive use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse. Outdoor settings involve walking, driving, carrying supplies in all seasons with exposure to heat and cold conditions, and occasionally exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and loud noise.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug‑free workplace.