Assistant Project Manager - Growth Path to PM

Interstates; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan + Company Match

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Interstates is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to work with field crews to keep projects on track and deliver high-quality results for clients. This role supports project controls, scheduling, and coordination across trades in a fast-paced environment.

You will participate in monthly project reviews, support procurement and change orders, and help drive safety culture while growing your career in a dynamic, family-like company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree required or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating multiple trades and coordinating with field teams.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

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 management

Scheduling & planning

Communication

Team collaboration

Client meetings

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Construction Engineering, Business Administration, Engineering technology or Construction Management

Tools

CPM scheduling software

Estimating takeoffs

Job description

Interstates is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to work with field crews to keep projects on track and deliver high-quality results for clients. This role supports project controls, scheduling, and coordination across trades in a fast-paced environment.

You will participate in monthly project reviews, support procurement and change orders, and help drive safety culture while growing your career in a dynamic, family-like company.