Construction Assistant Project Manager

Saia Inc.; Johns Creek (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia Inc. is looking for a dedicated professional to assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of projects. This role is crucial in ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Ideal candidates will support project managers across all phases and communicate project status effectively.

Preferred qualifications include an Associate degree in business or a related field and at least 2 years of project management experience. The company values collaboration and commitment to employee success.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business or a related field.
• 2+ years of project management experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Assists project managers throughout all project phases, including planning, execution, and closeout.
• Uses appropriate tools to plan project timelines, tasks, milestones, and deadlines.
• Communicates project schedules, changes, and budgets to stakeholders.
• Coordinates project meetings to align stakeholders to methods and goals and track project tasks.
• Supports business partners in completing and processing project submittals.
• Monitors and tracks task completion statuses, identifies at-risk project tasks, and develops mitigation plans to keep project deliverables on schedule.
• Maintains and organizes project documentation and aids.
• Reviews and verifies the quality of work being performed meets contract specifications and the organization's guidelines.

Job description

Ready To Go Further?

Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You’ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You’ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It’s all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.

Position Summary

Assists in the planning, coordination, and execution of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assists project managers throughout all project phases, including planning, execution, and closeout.
• Uses appropriate tools to plan project timelines, tasks, milestones, and deadlines.
• Communicates project schedules, changes, and budgets to stakeholders.
• Coordinates project meetings to align stakeholders to methods and goals and track project tasks.
• Supports business partners in completing and processing project submittals.
• Monitors and tracks task completion statuses, identifies at-risk project tasks, and develops mitigation plans to keep project deliverables on schedule.
• Maintains and organizes project documentation and aids.
• Reviews and verifies the quality of work being performed meets contract specifications and the organization's guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in business or a related field.
• 2+ years of project management experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management software.

Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.

Make Your Move

At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.