Associate Construction Project Manager

Willdan; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Willdan is seeking an Assistant Construction Manager to support project administration, coordination, and controls for design and construction projects. You will assist with planning, scheduling, documentation, reporting, and stakeholder coordination to ensure projects meet client requirements.

You will work closely with Project Managers and Construction Managers, maintaining project records, preparing progress reports, and ensuring compliance with document controls, safety standards and quality

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management preferred.
• 1–3 years related experience in construction industry.
• Has prior experience with City, State and/or Government work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with project stakeholders to support project coordination and documentation.
• Assist Project Managers and Construction Managers in all phases and aspects of the project with documentation and logistics support.
• Provide administrative support to Field Staff.
• Document safety compliance standards are adhered to in field.
• Support project stakeholders in maintaining project data management system.
• Support billing procedures and timely processing of invoicing.
• Review Specifications and Drawings and become familiar with the project and critical path items.
• Manage meeting minutes and distribution to key project stakeholders.
• Obtain and maintain all required documentation as per the contract.
• Ensure timely reviews for all RFIs and Submittals, including coordination with engineers.
• Provide administrative support for change order documentation.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organized

Education

Construction Management degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Project scheduling software

Job description

The Assistant Construction Manager provides project administration, coordination and project controls support for the successful delivery of design and construction projects. Working closely with Project Managers, this role assists with project planning, scheduling, documentation, reporting, and stakeholder coordination to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and in accordance with client requirements.

Key responsibilities include preparing, reviewing and maintaining project control documents; tracking project progress and performance; supporting budget and schedule management; and ensuring compliance with established document control procedures. The Assistant Construction Manager is also responsible for maintaining accurate project records, producing timely progress reports, and promoting quality standards across project documentation and deliverables. This role plays a critical part in supporting project execution, enhancing communication among project teams, and ensuring that APG’s services are delivered to the highest standards of quality, professionalism, and client satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work collaboratively with project stakeholders to support project coordination and documentation.
• Assist Project Manager’s and Construction Manager’s in all phases and aspects of the project with documentation and logistics support.
• Provide administrative support to Field Staff.
• Document safety compliance standards are adhered to in field.
• Support project stakeholders in maintaining project data management system.
• Support logistics in the field as directed by key project stakeholders.
• Support billing procedures and timely processing of invoicing.
• Review Specifications and Drawings and become familiar with the project and critical path items.
• Manage meeting minutes and distribution to key project stakeholders.
• Obtain and maintain all required documentation as per the contract.
• Ensure timely reviews for all RFIs and Submittals, including coordination with engineers.
• Provide administrative support for change order documentation.
• Ensure file management protocols are followed.
• Assemble the close out documents and address non-compliant Contractor directly for compliance.
• Prepare and communicate ad-hoc reports as required.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management is preferred.
• 1-3 years related experience in construction industry or.
• Has prior experience with City, State and/or Government work.
• Ability to manage detailed processes and problem solve quickly in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service background with proven customer satisfaction results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team interaction skills.
• Self-motivated, organized and professional.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret construction contracts, accounting statements, business publications, professional journals, and technical procedures preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of construction management software.
• Knowledge of project scheduling software.

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

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