Assistant Project Manager

The Christman Company; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christman Company in Lansing, Michigan is seeking a Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager. This role involves producing and organizing project documents and supporting project closeout processes. The successful candidate will work closely with project managers to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and at least three years of relevant experience. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum three years of construction experience.
• Ability to manage project documents and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Produce and organize project documents per risk management standards.
• Assist with project closeout processes.
• Monitor quality of work and safety compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Construction management knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Christman Company is seeking a Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager. This role involves producing and organizing project documents, ensuring quality and safety compliance, and supporting project closeout and punch list processes.

Responsibilities

• Produce and organize project documents consistent with Christman's risk management standards, ensuring they are readily accessible for team members.
• Proactively prepare project documents for close‑out, turnover, and archiving to allow efficient final compilation and delivery on schedule. Secure contractually required documents, including safety programs, MSDS documents, insurance policies, and supplier documents before project commencement.
• Assist the Project Manager or higher‑level manager with specific aspects of the closeout process.
• Assist the Project Manager with compiling the project billing according to established contractual requirements, including timely receipt of waivers.
• Accurately summarize important discussions, questions, and decisions raised during regular project team meetings, owner meetings, and weekly subcontractor meetings.
• Assist the Project Superintendent to accurately identify and list items of incomplete work based on comparison of contract documents to work‑in‑place in each area and for each trade contractor. Partner with client and architect to establish punch list contents.
• Utilize current technology to expedite the punch list process ensuring it is completed within 30 days after substantial completion.
• Assist the Project Manager with identifying necessary inspections, create project‑specific inspection log according to Christman standards, establish relationships with inspectors, schedule inspections, and ensure readiness for inspection.
• Oversee all procurement, material tracking, inspection, and on‑site storage.
• Update contract drawings to reflect all approved changes and ensure trade contractor documents are updated.
• Monitor quality of work and compliance with construction documents, as assigned by the Project Superintendent.
• Assist superintendents with daily reports and manage all progress and quality photos.
• Post all required safety information and signage to inform all workers and site visitors about site hazards and confirm appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including mandatory hard hats and safety glasses is worn at all times.
• Set a good example to all ELP's by wearing appropriate safety attire while on the job site.
• Model safety awareness and planning at all times while observing safety practices and report any concerns to the Project Superintendent or Project Manager.
• Support the logistics process for all safety initiatives listed in the site‑specific safety plan.
• Serve as a peer coach to newly hired Project Engineers and/or Assistant Project Managers, as assigned.
• Complete assigned and required training for this role.

Work Environment

The majority of work is completed outside at the construction site and in an office trailer where the employee will monitor the project and make daily decisions about construction activities. The position is often exposed to sounds and loud noises from construction equipment. The job requires wearing protective equipment on site (hard hats, safety glasses, and high visibility clothing). Temperatures and conditions may vary with weather and seasons.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear to operate a computer, phone, and telephone. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must also use hands and eyes to operate power tools and construction equipment.

Expected Hours of Work

Full‑time position. Extended hours and weekends may apply.

Travel

Travel to and from the construction site is required; majority of the work will be done at the site. Most of the travel will be local, but some long‑distance and overnight travel may be required depending on the project.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of construction‑related industry experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to interact with and develop effective working relationships with a wide range of people, including internal and external customers, in different situations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, plan, schedule, and organize tasks while completing work within established deadlines.
• Ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction, take responsibility for own actions, and keep commitments.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Passion for team‑based planning and problem‑solving.
• Wholehearted commitment to building strong partnerships to support project goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Christman family of companies is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre‑employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.