Assistant Project Manager - Network

International Executive Service Corps; Irving, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker is seeking a Project Manager on-site in Irving, TX to support a designated project group. You will learn project management methods while performing administrative tasks under supervision, with travel 0–25% and a focus on timely, accurate deliverables.

The role requires 4+ years of construction leadership or APM experience, plus OSHA-30 certification within six months. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential to coordinate with subcontractors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of applicable construction field leadership or APM experience.
• Low voltage construction experience a plus (structured cabling, AV, or security).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Excellent MS Office skills and ability/desire to learn new software systems.
• Must obtain OSHA-30 certification within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from any jobsite or from working with Walker’s partnering General Contractors, Owners, Customers, etc.
• BICSI certifications encouraged for this position.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project management activities and administrative tasks under supervision.
• Analyze construction documents to develop clear and consistent interpretations.
• Learn materials, equipment, and components of systems installed by Walker.
• Advise project management of potential problems and schedule difficulties.
• Prepare letters, memos, reports, and procedures as directed.
• Process day-to-day administrative items (expense reports, requisitions, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, procurement, quantity take-offs).
• Attend project coordination meetings as directed.
• Assist with updating as-built documents and project schedules.

Skills

Construction leadership

APM experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

OSHA-30

Professional demeanor

Education

High School Diploma

BICSI Certifications

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Learn project management methods and strategies, and become familiar with company systems, while performing various administrative assignments in support of a designated project or group of projects. With supervisory direction, establish goals and accomplish assigned tasks within prescribed time frames and financial parameters.

Project Manager Duties Include:

• Participate in construction document analysis to develop clear and consistent interpretations.
• Become familiar with the materials, equipment, and components of the technical systems installed by Walker.
• Advise project management of potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, and the like, as it relates to assigned duties. Learn how Walker can circumvent and/or resolve such problems.
• Compose and edit letters, memos, reports, and procedures as directed.
• Process day-to-day administrative items (i.e., expense reports, supply requisitions, RFI’s, submittals, shop drawings, procurement, quantity take-offs, etc.) per supervisor’s direction.
• Prepare special reports, studies, and statistical analysis per supervisor’s request. May require research, development and/or interpretation of data with little supervision or instruction.
• Learn how to interpret project schedules, anticipate manpower requirements and measure subcontractor performance.
• Assist with the research and preparation of field change requests to resolve design issues.
• Participate in the continuous updating and accurate generation of as-built documents.
• Attend project coordination and owner/contractor/architect/engineer meetings as directed.
• Assume a proactive approach to career development. Utilize available resources within Walker as well as request alternative instruction to learn how to become a successful project manager.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Travel Requirements: 0 - 25% (may vary significantly among individuals in this position)

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 4+ years of applicable construction field leadership or APM experience.
• Low voltage construction experience a plus (structured cabling, AV, or security).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Excellent MS Office skills and ability/desire to learn new software systems
• Must obtain OSHA-30 certification within six (6) months from date of hire
• Must be courteous, professional, diplomatic, and highly motivated
• Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from any jobsite or from working with any of Walker’s partnering General Contractors, Owners, Customers, etc.

Education and Qualifications

· High School Diploma

· Minimum 4+ years of applicable construction field leadership or APM experience.

· BICSI Certifications of any kind are accepted and encouraged for this position.