Construction Assistant Project Manager

IES Mission Critical; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for full-time work in Lithia Springs, GA. The role supports the Project Manager in coordinating one or more construction projects to deliver safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Responsibilities include planning, staffing, client and vendor coordination, monitoring progress, and maintaining project documentation. Requires 2–5 years in construction, a relevant degree or-equivalent experience, and travel ability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of recent experience in construction processes, scheduling, budgeting, and project administration.
• Proficient with Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel and construction management software.
• Strong organizational and management skills to support project success.
• Understanding of corporate/industry practices, processes and standards and impact on project activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing, and staffing key field positions with regional heads and site managers.
• Help establish project objectives, procedures, and performance standards per corporate guidelines.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, architects/engineers, vendors, and subcontractors to facilitate progress.
• Monitor construction progress with the on-site Superintendent to ensure on-schedule, within-budget delivery.
• Identify potential issues and participate in corrective action plans.
• Represent the company in project meetings and support labor planning and coordination.
• Support management in financials: tracking costs, reviewing invoices, monitoring equipment rentals, forecasting.
• Maintain project documentation: submittals, RFIs, change orders, meeting minutes, progress reports.
• Assist with procurement of materials and subcontractors in line with schedules.
• Promote and enforce company safety policies on all projects.
• Perform additional responsibilities as directed by project management.

Skills

MS Office

Construction software

Organization

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering/CM degree

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for full-time work in Lithia Springs, GA. The role supports the Project Manager in coordinating one or more construction projects to deliver safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Responsibilities include planning, staffing, client and vendor coordination, monitoring progress, and maintaining project documentation. Requires 2–5 years in construction, a relevant degree or-equivalent experience, and travel ability.