Associate Construction Project Manager

Global Power Components; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components seeks an Associate Construction Project Manager to act as on-site representative for active construction projects. You will monitor progress, coordinate contractors, document issues, and ensure safety and timely completion on-site in Milwaukee.

Responsibilities include daily monitoring, scheduling support, progress reporting, and enforcing quality and safety on all sites. Travel between Milwaukee locations and read blueprints are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction, facilities, or project coordination experience.
• Able to read construction drawings and blueprints.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Willing to travel between Milwaukee-area locations.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as onsite company representative during construction activities.
• Monitor daily project activities and contractor performance.
• Ensure work aligns with project schedules and plans.
• Conduct site walkthroughs and document progress.
• Verify quality and identify deficiencies.
• Coordinate access, logistics, and communication with contractors.
• Escalate delays, safety concerns, quality issues, and budget impacts.
• Assist with scheduling, documentation, reporting, and coordination.
• Review drawings to ensure requirements are followed.
• Support meetings, punch lists, and closeout.
• Maintain accurate project records and progress reports.
• Promote safe work practices on all sites.

Skills

Construction coordination

Blueprint reading

Communication

Organization

Independent worker

Travel readiness

Vendor coordination

Education

Associate degree in Construction Management

Tools

PM software

Job description

Title: Associate Construction Project Manager

Company: Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type: Temp-to-Hire (3+ months)

Position Summary

The Associate Construction Project Manager serves as the onsite representative for active construction projects across company facilities. This individual will be the "boots on the ground" presence responsible for monitoring project progress, coordinating contractors, documenting issues, and helping ensure projects are completed safely and according to schedule. The Associate Construction PM works closely with the Construction Project Manager, escalating concerns, schedule impacts, budget risks, and quality issues when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the onsite company representative during construction activities.
• Monitor daily project activities and contractor performance.
• Ensure work is progressing according to project schedules and plans.
• Conduct routine site walkthroughs and document project progress.
• Verify work quality and identify deficiencies requiring correction.
• Coordinate access, logistics, and communication between contractors and facility personnel.
• Escalate schedule delays, safety concerns, quality issues, and budget impacts to the Construction Project Manager.
• Assist with project scheduling, documentation, reporting, and contractor coordination.
• Review drawings, plans, and specifications to ensure project requirements are being followed.
• Support project meetings, punch list activities, and project closeout efforts.
• Maintain accurate project records, photographs, and progress reports.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices on all job sites.

Qualifications

Required

• 2+ years of construction, facilities, or project coordination experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions in the field.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, or tradespeople.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly between Milwaukee-area locations.

Preferred

• Experience in commercial, industrial, or manufacturing construction environments.
• Associate degree or coursework in Construction Management or a related field.
• OSHA safety training.
• Experience using project management or scheduling software.