Assistant Project Manager

Sure Steel, Inc.; Sanger (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sure Steel, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support PMs and CMs in daily project tasks, coordination, and communication. This role strengthens subcontractor relationships and helps maintain schedule, cost, and quality across projects.

The APM fosters collaboration between field and office teams, with emphasis on leadership development and long-term growth within the organization. Office locations include Charlotte, NC and Des Moines, IA.

Qualifications

• Assist PMs and CMs with daily project tasks and communication.
• Promote strong subcontractor/vendor relationships and maintain schedule, cost, and quality expectations.
• Support leadership development and long-term growth in field and office settings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project administration and coordination tasks.
• Develop and maintain project schedules (including 3-week lookaheads).
• Track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and purchase orders.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Scheduling

Documentation

Tools

OneDrive

BIM 360

Job description

At Sure Steel, Inc., we are more than just a steel contractor – we are builders of ability, integrity, and innovation. As a nationally ranked steel erector company, we lead with expertise and dedication to safety, quality, and on-time delivery. The Assistant Project Manager (APM) plays a key supporting role in this mission by helping drive project performance, coordination, and execution across preconstruction and field activities.

Overview

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for supporting Project Managers (PMs) and Construction Managers (CMs) with daily project tasks and communication. This role ensures consistency in deliverables, promotes strong subcontractor/vendor relationships, and supports the team in maintaining schedule, cost, and quality expectations. The APM helps bridge field and office efforts through collaboration and learning, with an emphasis on leadership development and long-term growth.

This is a Full-time position reporting to our offices in Charolette, NC and Des Moines, IA

Key Responsibilities

• Project Administration and Coordination
• Assist in writing scope sheets, bid comparisons, and award recommendations.
• Develop and maintain project-specific safety plans, site logistics, and inspection plans.
• Track and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and purchase orders.
• Assist in developing meeting agendas, documenting notes, and following up on action items.
• Preconstruction and Planning
• Coordinate subcontractor onboarding, insurance certificates, and compliance.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules (including 3-week lookaheads).
• Work with CMs and PMs to prepare pre-installation meeting documentation and kickoff checklists.
• Prepare and distribute weekly updates, forecast invoices, and manpower plans.
• Field and Vendor Support
• Attend jobsite walks and site meetings; provide follow-up reports and logs.
• Coordinate field equipment needs and material deliveries.
• Develop a working understanding of Sure Steel's QC Manual, safety policies, and erection sequencing.
• Support CMs with safety audits, issue tracking, and compliance reporting.
• Documentation and Controls
• Organize and maintain project files using platforms like OneDrive and BIM 360.
• Assist in gathering material certifications, test reports, and inspection logs.
• Maintain document control including drawings, submittals, specifications, and revisions.
• Generate and track punch lists, NCRs, and closeout documentation