Assistant Project Manager

barnhart-crane-rigging; Ladd (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Barnhart is seeking a Site Project Manager to oversee planning, scheduling, and execution of heavy lift projects from our Virginia area. You will coordinate labor, equipment, materials and subcontractors while maintaining safety, quality and profitability.

The role requires hands-on leadership of site crews, strong communication across operations, sales and QA, and the ability to travel to project sites as needed. A background in engineering or construction tech is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to build trust with managers, supervision, and crews.
• Strategic thinking and leadership abilities.
• Clear communication with employees at all levels.
• Consultation skills for project planning.
• Knowledge of wind energy is a plus.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment is a plus.
• Experience with Engineering or Construction Technology preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate work with the Director of Operations.
• Work in a fast-paced site office environment.
• Travel overnight to project sites as needed.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and invoice through execution.
• Direct and manage the site team.
• Ensure efficiency and policy compliance.
• Coordinate transportation and logistics for mobile crane projects.
• Maintain client relationships and communication.
• Support health and safety audits and weekly focuses.
• Be the contract expert and manage change orders.
• Communicate project status including schedule, profitability, and QA concerns.

Skills

Trust building

Strategic thinking

Communication

Consultation

Wind energy

Heavy equipment

Travel flexibility

Education

Engineering or Construction Tech

Job description

Job Description

• Schedules and coordinates work (labor, equipment and materials) with the Director of Operations.
• Work in a fast-paced site office environment.
• Must be willing to travel overnight as needed to project sites.
• Work with Operations Manager and Sales Team in project planning, scheduling, coordination and invoicing through execution and payment.
• Direct and manage the site team.
• Ensure efficiency and compliance to policy and procedures.
• Develops crew list Project Manager, Director of Operations and Quality Assurance Director (for QA personnel assignments).
• Coordinate transportation (permitting) and logistics tasks for mobile crane industry.
• Manage, interact and cultivate a working relationship with the client/customer.
• Work closely with Health and Safety team audits and weekly safety focuses.
• Be the contract expert.
• Understand and address potential scope and schedule changes, assist Operations Team with development, submittals and negotiations related to change orders.
• Establish lines of communication with local union representatives; negotiate and coordinate appropriate manpower needs.
• Responsible to regularly and accurately communicate the project status, including schedule, profitability, quality control, safety concerns with executive project and Support service team.

Qualifications

• Ability to build trust and confidence with manager, supervision, mechanics, and team of equipment operators.
• Strategic thinking and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate with employees at all levels.
• Consultation skills.
• Knowledge of Wind Energy a plus.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment a plus.
• Education in Engineering or Construction Technology preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time and work on assignments.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 401K contributions matched up to 10% of pay.
• Insurance, Paid Time Off and other benefits (details in interview).

PURPOSE – Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.

MINDS OVER MATTER – Barnhart has built a nationwide reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry.

NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 55 branch locations across the U.S. working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.

CULTURE – Barnhart has a strong team culture -- the “One TEAM.” We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.

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