Assistant Project Manager - Flexible Schedule & Growth

Interstates Companies; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Bonus Incentives

Flexible Schedule

Advancement Opportunities

Career Coaching

Family culture

Job summary

Interstates, headquartered in Iowa, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to partner with field crews, keep projects on track, and ensure high-quality work for clients across the U.S. and worldwide. The role offers training, growth, and competitive pay with outstanding benefits.

We value integrity, safety, and a family-like culture. Expect travel up to 25% to client sites, with Fort Dodge, IA as a base, and opportunities to advance toward PM in 2–3 years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate's degree in construction-related field.
• Strong communication and team-building skills are essential.
• Ability to track and organize projects and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager and jobsite leadership in managerial and leadership functions on the project.
• Run project control systems for the benefit of 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 project controls information and assist jobsite leadership in problem solving and alternate methods to achieve project success.
• 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 tracking

Communication

Public speaking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering

Associate's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Project control systems

Job description

Interstates, headquartered in Iowa, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to partner with field crews, keep projects on track, and ensure high-quality work for clients across the U.S. and worldwide. The role offers training, growth, and competitive pay with outstanding benefits.

We value integrity, safety, and a family-like culture. Expect travel up to 25% to client sites, with Fort Dodge, IA as a base, and opportunities to advance toward PM in 2–3 years.