Assistant Project Manager

Diverse Building Solutions Inc.; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Bonuses

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid training

Skill development

Travel to out-of-state work

Job summary

Diverse Building Solutions Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support PEMB and steel building projects across our service areas.

This role rewards organizational excellence, clear communication with clients and subcontractors, and proactive problem solving. Responsibilities include planning projects from conception to completion, coordinating with clients, vendors and subcontractors, reviewing CAD drawings and specs, scheduling site work, and maintaining contracts, permits and

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills for fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook and OneDrive.
• Familiarity with office equipment operation (cameras, printers, scanners).
• Ability to write reports and professional correspondence.
• Ability to read technical documents like blueprints and engineering plans.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving for client needs.
• Excellent verbal communication with customers and site visitors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage projects from conception to completion.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors and subcontractors to meet timelines.
• Review CAD drawings, foundation plans and project specs.
• Schedule site preparation, foundation work and erection phases.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and regulations.
• Work with sales to provide estimates and proposals.
• Manage contracts, permits, change orders and inspection reports.
• Monitor material orders and deliveries to ensure on-time arrival.
• Troubleshoot challenges and provide solutions.
• Maintain relationships with clients and provide excellent service.
• Travel between multiple job sites and manage workloads.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Travel to job sites

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

OneDrive

Report writing

Reading blueprints

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

OneDrive

Job description

Diverse Building Solutions is a trusted leader in commercial construction, providing high-quality building solutions across Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Florida. We specialize in delivering durable, cost-effective, and highly customizable building solutions for a variety of applications. Thanks to our exceptional and continued growth, we are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to support our Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings (PEMB), other steel and hybrid steel building construction projects. When you join the Diverse team, you have the opportunity to advance within a fast-growing company that values self-driven and motivated individuals. Traditional benefits include access to health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, we offer bonuses, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid training, and skill development. We operate year-round and occasionally offer the option to travel out of state for work.

Requirements to apply - Skills, knowledge and abilities required for the role of Assistant Project Manager:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites as needed.
• Basic knowledge of computers and software programs, such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and OneDrive.
• Familiarity with the operation of office equipment, such as cameras, printers, computers, scanners, and copiers.
• Ability to write reports and professional correspondence to vendors, architects, government officials, and clients.
• Good reading comprehension for technical documents, such as blueprints, structural drawings, engineering plans, safety regulations, assembly and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Critical thinking and decision-making including experience in managing demanding clients and offering creative solutions to meet commitments and requests.
• Excellent Verbal communication skills, especially when addressing customers and site visitors.

Job responsibilities and duties to include:

• Assist in planning and managing projects from conception to completion.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure project timelines and deliverables are met.
• Review and interpret CAD drawings, foundation plans, and project specifications.
• Schedule and oversee site preparation, foundation work, and building erection phases.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, zoning regulations, and engineering requirements.
• Work closely with the sales team to provide accurate project estimates and proposals.
• Manage project documentation, including contracts, permits, change orders, and inspection reports.
• Monitor material orders and deliveries to ensure all necessary components arrive on time.
• Troubleshoot project challenges and provide problem-solving solutions.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and provide excellent customer service throughout the project lifecycle.
• Travel between multiple job sites and simultaneously manage work loads of individual projects.

Experience in construction project management and knowledge of pre-engineered metal buildings, post-frame, steel, and hybrid construction methods, including foundations, framing, and erection, are a plus.

This position may require you to be available during varying hours based on customer needs. Our crews are currently working Monday through Friday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. Schedule is subject to change based on weather, workload or other factors based on business need.

Must be able to pass a drug test, have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record.

We look for and reward people who take initiative and are engaged in their work.

Pay is based on experience and demonstrated ability