Assistant Project Manager – Field & Office Coordination

Hooper Deforest; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Paid Time Off

9 paid holidays

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Hooper seeks a project coordination professional to assist in planning, organizing, and directing project preparations and executions. You will help meet cost, quality, equipment utilization, and safety objectives while supporting field operations and client communications.

The role involves coordinating manpower, materials, subcontracts, and progress meetings, with emphasis on documentation, site visits, and close collaboration with project teams.

Qualifications

• Two years technical education in engineering field, construction management, or completion of apprenticeship.
• Analytical and problem solving, strong interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Related construction industry experience or internships is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of project management including estimates, procuring materials, issuing subcontracts, attending pre-bid and progress meetings.
• Assist with planning and coordination of manpower, equipment, tools, and supply needs; work with union hiring hall as appropriate.
• Assist in establishing project objectives, costs, timelines, budgets, policies and safety standards; monitor adherence via site visits and reports.
• Monitor maintenance and safeguarding of equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Manage administrative aspects of contracts with project managers and Fleet Operations.
• Assist in releasing completed project to client satisfaction and resolve closeout items.
• File and archive project plans, specifications, and communications for permanent archives.
• Help expedite CAD/BIM work for projects.
• Perform additional assignments as requested by management.

Skills

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Two years technical education in engineering field or construction management

Apprenticeship in a respective discipline

Tools

CAD/BIM software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hooper seeks a project coordination professional to assist in planning, organizing, and directing project preparations and executions. You will help meet cost, quality, equipment utilization, and safety objectives while supporting field operations and client communications.

The role involves coordinating manpower, materials, subcontracts, and progress meetings, with emphasis on documentation, site visits, and close collaboration with project teams.