Assistant Project Manager

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Savage (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Savage, MN is seeking an Assistant Project Manager who can support one of the company owners by managing schedules, analyzing data, and coordinating multiple projects with precision and professionalism. This role offers day shift, full-time hours, and contract-to-hire opportunity in a family-owned, fast-paced office.

The ideal candidate has a strong Excel background, solid administrative experience, excellent communication, and a drive to learn CAD as

Qualifications

• Strong administrative background with multi-project coordination experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Professional, dependable work ethic.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn CAD.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling using Microsoft Outlook.
• Enter and analyze data using Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables).
• Generate and run various business reports.
• Assist with project coordination and tracking across departments.
• Juggle multiple administrative priorities with accuracy and efficiency.
• Communicate professionally with internal team members and external clients.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn CAD software for future responsibilities.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CAD

Outlook

Job description

Now Hiring: Assistant Project Manager

Location: Savage, MN

Full-Time | Day Shift | Contract-to-Hire

About the Role

We’re partnering with a successful, family-owned company to find a sharp and dependable Assistant Project Manager. You’ll support one of the company owners directly—managing schedules, crunching data, and coordinating multiple projects with precision and professionalism.

This is the perfect role for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to grow in a dynamic, fast-paced office environment. Bonus points if you're eager to learn CAD!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling using Microsoft Outlook
• Enter and analyze data using advanced Excel functions (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, etc.)
• Generate and run various business reports
• Assist with project coordination and tracking across departments
• Juggle multiple administrative priorities with accuracy and efficiency
• Communicate professionally with internal team members and external clients
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn CAD software for future responsibilities

What We’re Looking For

• Strong administrative background with multi-project coordination experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Professional, dependable, and trustworthy work ethic
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Eagerness to learn new tools (especially CAD)

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