Assistant Project Manager - Instrumentation

Interstates; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic, growing company as an Assistant Project Manager, where you'll collaborate with field crews to ensure project success in industrial electrical engineering and automation. This role offers a unique opportunity to tackle industry challenges while receiving comprehensive training and support. With a focus on integrity and safety, you'll be part of a team that values individual contributions and promotes work-life balance. Enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a real impact in your career. If you're ready to jumpstart your journey, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401(k) with early retirement options

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Competitive Pay

Bonus Incentives

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Career Coaching Opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to organize and prioritize projects effectively.
• Strong communication and team-building skills are essential.
• Comfortable with public speaking to clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in planning and organizing project areas.
• Manage project control systems and documentation.
• Promote safety culture and potentially supervise team members.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Team-Building Skills

Public Speaking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology

Degree in Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering

Degree in Operation Management

Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to jumpstart your career with a leader in industrial electrical engineering, construction, and automation?

As an Assistant Project Manager at Interstates, you'll work closely with our field crews to keep projects on track and ensure we deliver excellent work to clients, all while taking on some of the toughest challenges in the industry.

Here, integrity, trust, and safety are always top of mind. Our work is exciting, and every day is different. We will work together to solve problems, and we'll provide you with the training and support needed to craft a strong career path. You'll do it all at a dynamic, growing company that offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits.

Culture at Interstates

• Caring co-workers treat each other like family
• Be treated as an individual, not just a number
• Flexible schedules to balance personal and work life
• Lunch gatherings and social activities to promote camaraderie
• Support charities and community through sponsored events

Our Why

• Providing opportunities for our people
• Making a difference with our clients
• Pursuing a better way

Benefits

• 401(k) with options for early retirement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with multiple plans
• PTO encouraging work-life balance
• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Incentives recognizing hard work
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Advancement Opportunities with onsite Career Coaching

Check out a day in the life with Interstates: https://youtu.be/00eDX9xw1X4

At Interstates, our success starts with yours.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager and jobsite leadership in managerial functions
• Assist in planning, organizing, and controlling project areas
• Manage project control systems, including:
• Service Calendar Management
• RFI’s, submittals, meeting minutes, and site communication
• WBS system management with field leadership
• Act as a project analyst to assess controls information and assist in problem solving
• Coordinate with estimating for take-offs and change order support
• Attend client meetings and collaborate with trade contractors
• Prepare documentation for service jobs
• Work with logistics and purchasing on materials and subcontracts
• Promote safety culture daily
• Potentially supervise other project team members

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to organize and prioritize projects
• Open to adjusting project systems for successful delivery
• Strong communication and team-building skills
• Comfortable speaking publicly to clients, peers, and managers

Education: Bachelor's or associate's degree in electrical engineering/technology, Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering, Operation Management, or Construction Management

Travel: Up to 50% to customer sites, based out of Sioux Center, IA or Sioux Falls, SD offices.

Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer and maintains a drug-free environment.