Assistant Project Manager - Instrumentation

Interstates; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project leadership and ensure successful project execution. In this dynamic role, you'll collaborate with field crews, manage project control systems, and assist in planning and organizing construction projects. The company fosters a family-like culture, offering a supportive environment where individual contributions are valued. With opportunities for advancement and a competitive salary, this role is perfect for those looking to make a difference in the industrial electrical engineering field. Join a team where your career can flourish and where integrity and safety are paramount.

Benefits

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Bonus Incentives

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills to track and prioritize projects.
• Ability to adapt project systems for successful delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and organizing construction projects.
• Coordinate with teams for procurement and management of materials.
• Promote safety culture daily on job sites.

Skills

Project Management

Team Building

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate's degree in Electrical Technology

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 a 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 single day is different. We will work together to solve problems, and we'll provide you with the training and support you need to craft a strong career path. You'll do it all at a dynamic, growing company that provides you with a competitive salary and outstanding benefits.

Interstates Describes Its Culture as Family-Like

• Caring co-workers treat each other like family
• Be treated like an individual, not just a number
• Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work life
• Lunch gatherings and social activities promote fun and camaraderie
• Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates

Our Why:

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

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO
• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Incentives
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Advancement Opportunities

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 and leadership functions on the project
• Assist in planning, organizing, and controlling specific areas of the construction project and service jobs
• Run project control systems for the benefit of the project team, including management of Service Calendar, RFI’s, submittals, meeting minutes, and other site communication, as well as WBS system management with field leadership
• Act as a project analyst to assess project controls information and assist jobsite leadership in problem solving and alternative methods to achieve project success
• Coordinate with estimating and assist with take-offs and support for change order scope definition and pricing
• Attend client meetings onsite and collaborate with trade contractors
• Prepare information and documentation for service jobs
• Work closely with logistics and purchasing team members in procurement and management of materials and subcontracts
• Promote the Interstates safety culture daily
• This position may also directly supervise and direct other project team members

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to track and organize projects and prioritize work
• Open to adjusting project systems to plan and deliver successfully
• Strong team building and communication skills
• Comfortable speaking in front of 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: Able to 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 provides a drug-free work environment.