Assistant Project Manager, Automation — Path to PM

Interstates Companies; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Bonus Incentives

Career Coaching

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Interstates, headquartered in Iowa, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our Automation group. You will work closely with our professional service teams to keep projects on track and ensure we deliver excellent work to clients nationwide.

We provide coaching, training, and development, with a clear path to becoming a Project Manager in 2–3 years. Travel up to 20% is expected; a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Construction/Engineering or related field is required, along with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate's degree in Construction Engineering, Business Administration, Engineering technology or Construction Management
• Strong project management and scheduling knowledge
• Travel up to 20% of the time
• Experience with CPM scheduling and RFIs/submittals processes

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager and site leadership in managerial functions on the project
• Run project control systems for the project team
• CPM schedule creation and updating/communicating
• Last Planner/White Board crew scheduling
• RFI's, submittals, meeting minutes, and other site communication
• Act as a project analyst; assess controls information and assist jobsite leadership in problem solving
• Provide estimating take-offs and other support for analysis and change orders
• Attend client meetings onsite and collaborate with trade contractors
• Prepare information for, and participate in, monthly project reviews
• Assist in procurement and expediting of materials and subcontracts
• Promote the Interstates safety culture daily

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Team leadership

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's or associate's degree in Construction Engineering, Business Administration, Engineering technology or Construction Management

Job description

Interstates, headquartered in Iowa, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our Automation group. You will work closely with our professional service teams to keep projects on track and ensure we deliver excellent work to clients nationwide.

We provide coaching, training, and development, with a clear path to becoming a Project Manager in 2–3 years. Travel up to 20% is expected; a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Construction/Engineering or related field is required, along with strong