Assistant Project Manager - Construction

International Erosion Control Association; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote day once a week

401k match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Voluntary Life

Vision insurance

Long-term disability (LTD)

Strong vacation policy

Casual dress policy

Job summary

LI Group is hiring to support Project Managers in the Construction department, helping drive projects from start to finish. You will track progress, communicate with clients and field teams, and handle escalations while assisting with schedules, documentation, and cost control.

The role requires 2+ years in Construction/PM, strong communication, and proficiency in MS Office. A mix of on-site coordination with some remote work and early responsibilities will be provided with room to grow.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
• Experience coordinating with field crews, vendors and municipalities is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Proficient in MS Office and familiar with project documentation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in the Construction department through the full project life cycle.
• Track project progress, communicate with clients and the field, and handle escalations.
• Create and maintain project documentation, schedules, and cost tracking.
• Coordinate with subs, vendors, and internal teams to meet objectives.
• Assist with site visits, pre-site calls, meetings, and QA for deliverables.
• Help manage expenses, POs, and change orders with accounting.
• Support other departments as needed and be available on call after hours.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Management

Communication

Time Management

MS Office

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

LI Group is an end-to-end solution project management firm that specializes in large-scale rollouts, new store construction, fixture installations, and remodels. We combine warehousing, logistics, white glove delivery, installation, and construction to provide a more effective and efficient solution for our client’s projects. LI Group offers a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where individuals can drive processes, problem solve, and grow.

In this role, you will support the Project Managers in the Construction department throughout the entire project life cycle. You will track project progress, communicate with clients & the field, handle escalations and much more.

ResponsibilitiesInclude:

• Collaborate with the PM to establish project objectives
• Manage project documentation (permits, licenses, submittals, RFIs, workplans, change orders, COI, W-9, etc)
• Managing purchasing of materials, subcontractors, and equipment rentals
• Work with superintendent to plan, organize, and direct construction activities to achieve project objectives
• Familiarity with plans, specifications, and scope of work
• Bidding: assist in creating a construction estimate based on plans or a material take off
• Develop a construction schedule with project deliverables and milestones
• Understanding and drive to meet code requirements
• Choose subcontractors and delegate responsibilities
• Set up and maintain project tracking tools, including tracking site statuses and costs
• Provide direction and support to coordinators and field crews
• Manage escalations from field installers as well as internal coordinators
• Coordinate and manage installers, check in’s and QA for deliverables
• Develop project-specific training documents for field crews
• Monitor and report on project progress to PM and executives
• Track project reporting and deliverables using appropriate tools
• Help manage and control expenses for each project
• Ensure POs and Change Orders are provided to accounting
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Attending and assisting with internal and external meetings
• Pre-Site calls to jobsites
• Support other departments when needed
• Ability to be on call after normal working hours
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in Construction Management, Project Management or related field required
• Knowledge in construction field, fixture installs and/or rollout work is highly preferred
• Knowledge in contracts, blueprints, and related software applications highly preferred
• Experience communicating with municipalities building and inspections department preferred
• Problem solving and prioritization abilities to focus on core deliverables to keep projects on track
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Time management, process improvement, forward-thinking, team player, self-starter
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PPT)
• Comfortable making decisions and providing direction to project staff

Full Time Benefits:

• Pay Range: $60,000-$65,000
• Potential profit sharing in the form of annual bonus
• 1 remote day a week after new hire/training period
• 401k percentage match, automatically vested
• Health, Dental, Voluntary Life, Vision, and LTD
• Strong vacation policy
• Casual dress policy