Assistant Project Manager — Steel and Field Coordination

Patriot Erectors, LLC.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching contributions

Health savings account (HSA)

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Safety equipment provided

8 hours of paid volunteering time

Wellness initiatives, including Nivati

Job summary

Patriot Erectors, LLC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager across proposal, planning, execution and closeout. You will conduct site visits, track progress, and coordinate office and field teams to keep deliverables on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has about 5 years general project or construction experience, preferably in commercial steel fabrication, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Tekla and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 5 years of general project or construction experience; commercial steel fabrication experience strongly preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Experience with Tekla preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Change management processes and documentation.
• Business systems and workflows relevant to steel fabrication and erection.
• The value of incremental delivery, project metrics, and progress reporting.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret drawings and contract documents.
• Assist Project Managers and support staff in developing, updating, and monitoring project schedules, budgets, and activities.
• Coordinate with the shop, field teams, and customers to ensure deliverables remain on schedule and meet quality expectations.
• Formulate, organize, and track project requirements and progress as directed by the Project Manager.
• Review and evaluate vendor proposals.
• Set up and maintain project data and documentation in company systems.
• Assist the PM in establishing fabrication schedules, milestones, and objectives.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities and monitor performance.
• Provide regular progress and budget updates to the PM.
• Assist with preparing change orders and reviewing drawings.
• Establish and maintain strong customer relationships through effective communication and follow-up.
• Monitor and manage vendor performance and relationships.
• Prepare, present, and distribute project updates to the PM, internal teams, and customers.
• Conduct site visits to verify progress, address field issues, and ensure alignment with project plans.

Skills

Project management

Construction experience

Communication

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Tekla

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Change management

Schedule tracking

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tekla

FabSuite

Trimble Connect

Tekla Structures

Tekla EPM

Job description

Patriot Erectors, LLC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager across proposal, planning, execution and closeout. You will conduct site visits, track progress, and coordinate office and field teams to keep deliverables on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has about 5 years general project or construction experience, preferably in commercial steel fabrication, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Tekla and MS Office.