Construction Assistant Project Manager

F.A. Wilhelm Construction; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

F.A. Wilhelm Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, scheduling, and control for projects in the Fort Wayne area. You will work with the Project Manager to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and quality outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field, 5+ years in construction, and OSHA 30 certification. A proactive, collaborative, and organized mindset is essential to succeed in our team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or related field.
• 5+ years relevant work experience in the construction industry.
• OSHA 30 Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager with planning, scheduling, progress measurement and analysis for one major project or multiple smaller projects.
• Develop the schedule for all phases of the build and manage permits and due dates.
• Forecast and analyze construction costs, exposures, and profits.
• Lead day-to-day management with the Project Superintendent and coordinate construction activities.
• Interface with client, company departments, subcontractors, and government officials to resolve issues.
• Ensure substantial completion per specifications and assist with closeout documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Integrity

Organizational skills

Proactive problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

OSHA 30 Certification

Job description

F.A. Wilhelm Construction – Assistant Project Manager

Empowering People to Build What Matters - That is our mission and our legacy. Our nearly 100 years of building communities in which we work and play, started with one man and one dream. Today, we are a company that puts People First by providing Meaningful Partnerships, insisting on making a Positive Community Impact, with Safety Always, all with a Learn-Do-Share mentality. F.A. Wilhelm Construction is an industry leader with the culture of doing the right things for our employees, partners, clients, and community. We have an excellent reputation in the construction industry and have enjoyed steady growth and strong financial performances for many years. Wilhelm's construction professionals turn the conceptual, and sometimes seemingly impossible, into fully completed, innovative spaces where life happens.

We are looking for the right person to join our team as an Assistant Project Manager. Is that you? If so, we want to talk to you!

Responsibilities

As an Assistant Project Manager, your key responsibility will be to assist the Project Manager with the planning, scheduling, progress measurement, and analysis of either a single, major project or a portfolio of several smaller projects. By utilizing and understanding the policies, methods, and procedures of Project Controls and scheduling Best Practices, this position will contribute to the completion of a project on time, on budget, and with a quality that meets or exceeds Wilhelm expectations.

• Project Start Up


• Forecast and analyze construction costs, exposures, and profits.


• Develop the schedule for all phases of the build.


• Assist with permits, required due dates, and communicate any impact to the proposed schedule.


• Develop and implement project specific processes and procedures.


• Project Build


• In conjunction with the Project Superintendent, lead, direct and coordinate the day-to-day management and construction activities.


• Manage the project costs, through ongoing evaluations of labor, material, and equipment


• Interface with all company departments as necessary to resolve any issue and act as the liaison between the client, the company, subcontractors, and government officials.


• Project Closeout


• Ensure substantial completion as defined in the specifications.


• Assisting with the submission of record drawings, maintenance manuals & warranties to ensure a smooth and successful closeout.

Key Attributes

• Comfortable at the table with all levels of leadership


• Collaborator


• Integrity


• Organized and systematic


• Proactive Problem Solver with outstanding interpersonal skills


• Commitment to Excellence

What It Takes

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or related field


• 5+ years relevant work experience in the construction industry


• OSHA 30 Certification

F.A. Wilhelm Offers a Unique Opportunity For The Right Person To Experience a Variety Of Work. Working At F.A Wilhelm, You Can Expect

• A competitive compensation package.


• A comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401K match. Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance is paid for by F.A Wilhelm.


• Discretionary yearly bonus program.


• A generous PTO bank.