Assistant Project Manager, Engineering

Clark Pacific; Boise, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Medical FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Life insurance

Job summary

Clark Pacific is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to facilitate design, fabrication, and installation of building systems in Boise, Idaho. You will lead a small team of Project Engineers and oversee multiple projects, applying engineering, PM, problem‑solving, and communication skills across disciplines.

The role requires 2-5 years of Project Engineer experience and a BS in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (EIT preferred).

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as a Project Engineer or similar role.
• BS in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• EIT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Exercise a high level of professionalism and confidentiality with staff, projects and proprietary information.
• Build an efficient, high‑level communication flow with internal and external project partners.
• Manage project documentation (Plans, RFIs, Submittals, Minutes) for alignment and consistency.
• Assemble trade contracts for PM/Superintendent review.
• Maintain on-site safety plans with PM/Superintendent (safety meetings, pre‑task planning).
• Support field operations (scheduling, testing, inspections, look‑ahead schedules, daily reports).
• Lead cost management from change identification through estimating and executing changes.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering

EIT preferred

Job description

Pay or shift range

$95,000 USD to $140,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

• Travel Required: Yes

Description

At Clark Pacific, the Assistant Project Manager facilitates the successful design, fabrication, and installation of architectural and structural building systems. Working as part of an integrated team, within a specific business unit, this role applies engineering, project management, problem‑solving, and communication skills across all levels and disciplines within the organization. The Assistant Project Manager leads (generally 1 to 3) Project Engineers and works on multiple projects simultaneously.

Competitive Compensation Range: $95,000 – $140,000 annually, depending on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Exercise a high level of professionalism and confidentiality when working with staff, projects and proprietary information.
• Build an efficient, high‑level communication flow with all internal and external project partners.
• Responsible for project documentation (Plans, Specifications, RFIs, Submittals, Meeting Minutes) coming from design and trade partners, ensuring alignment and consistency.
• Assemble trade contracts for Project Manager/Superintendent review.
• Collaborate with Project Manager and Superintendent on‑site safety plan maintenance and implementation (weekly safety meetings, pre‑task planning, accident investigation).
• Partner with Project Managers and Superintendents to maintain and manage field operations (scheduling, testing, inspections, maintaining look‑ahead schedules, daily reports, quality management).
• Lead cost management from identification of changes through estimating and execution of change orders.
• Obtain and maintain individual safety and project management certifications (OSHA 30, LEED, SWPPP).
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience as a successful Project Engineer required.
• BS in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or an Engineering related degree required.
• EIT certification preferred.

Core Values

• Determination: Meet challenges head on!
• Innovation: Always look for better!
• Well‑Being: Seek the success, health and happiness of all!
• Competitive compensation, being paid on a weekly basis.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with the options of using Kaiser and VSP for vision!
• Medical FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Employer paid life insurance paid by Clark Pacific
• Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Critical Illness, Accident Insurance and Whole life insurance.
• 401k matching 100% of the first 3%, then 50% of the next 2%

*Benefits will be subject to a waiting period*

Behaviors

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience

3-5 years: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark Pacific is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.