Assistant Project Manager

Met-Con, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Met-Con, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to provide construction management support to the Project Manager on steel fabrication and erection projects.

You will read specs and blueprints, coordinate schedules from preconstruction through closeout, and help manage submittals and critical documents. The role requires steel construction knowledge, proficiency with Microsoft Office and scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera), a valid US driver’s license, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Prior Project Management experience in steel fabrication/erection strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; scheduling software (Microsoft Project, Primavera) preferred.
• Valid US driver's license is required.
• Knowledge of Tekla, Trimble Connect software programs is a plus.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in steel construction.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and cost control standards and procedures.
• Ability to understand and apply varying levels of mathematics relevant to the position.

Responsibilities

• Working with Project Manager to coordinate the overall process of fabricating and erecting structural steel, miscellaneous metals, joist, and metal deck for assigned projects
• Read specifications and blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required
• Create and establish schedules that include preconstruction planning, submittals, engineering, shop drawing creation, material procurement, and fabrication, shipping, erection, and closeout procedures.
• Prepare, coordinate, review, and execute submittals, contracts, blueprints/drawings, and other critical documents
• Communicate and coordinate with other project contractors to maintain schedule, deliver of materials, and mitigate design conflicts
• Communicate and coordinate the steel package with other trade contractors via the BIM process and work through clash detection
• Effectively organize and maintain important documents in both a hard copy and electronic format

Skills

Project management

Communication

Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Tekla

Trimble Connect

Job description

Your day TO DAY

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for providing construction management including administrative and technical support to the Project Manager.

• Working with Project Manager to coordinate the overall process of fabricating and erecting structural steel, miscellaneous metals, joist, and metal deck for assigned projects
• Read specifications and blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required
• Create and establish schedules that include preconstruction planning, submittals, engineering, shop drawing creation, material procurement, and fabrication, shipping, erection, and closeout procedures.
• Prepare, coordinate, review, and execute submittals, contracts, blueprints/drawings, and other critical documents
• Communicate and coordinate with other project contractors to maintain schedule, deliver of materials, and mitigate design conflicts
• Communicate and coordinate the steel package with other trade contractors via the BIM process and work through clash detection
• Effectively organize and maintain important documents in both a hard copy and electronic format

Does this sound like you?

• Prior Project Management experience particularly in steel fabrication/erection strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required; scheduling software (Microsoft Project, Primavera) preferred
• Valid US driver's license is required
• Knowledge of Tekla, Trimble Connect software programs is a plus
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in steel construction
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and cost control standards and procedures
• Ability to understand and apply varying levels of mathematics relevant to the position

Met-Con, Inc: Who We Are

At Met-Con, we believe in empowering infrastructure excellence. Our mission is to elevate the construction landscape through precision, safety, and innovation in steel erection. With unwavering commitment, we strive to exceed industry standards, delivering exceptional quality and reliability in every project. We build not just structures but lasting partnerships, ensuring the strength and success of our client's vision. Together we forge the future with steel.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Met-Con, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Met-Con, Inc. is a participant in the Federal E-Verify Program.