Construction PM Assistant – Scheduling & Coordination

Prairie Band LLC; Kansas; On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Band, LLC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager in planning, scheduling and coordinating all phases of a construction project at the Holton KS office. The role requires strong MS Office skills and scheduling software experience (Primavera / MS Project).

Federal contracting exposure is highly desired; a bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred and US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture or related field preferred.
• Experience estimating and managing self-performed and subcontracted work.
• Knowledge of standard commercial construction practices.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or other scheduling software.
• Ability to read plans.
• Must be able to pass a federal background check and be a US citizen.
• Minimum 2 years construction work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with appropriate team members.
• Effectively facilitates team and client meetings
• Proactively communicates regular status with the Project Team
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to Project Manager and other key players
• Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures
• Manages daily operational aspects of a project, scope and client interaction
• Track and report on project milestones, deliverables, resource parameters, and budget
• Serve as the point for system changes, enhancements subsequent to project implementation, and ensure changes are tracked
• Identifies necessary resources to complete projects and communicates with
• Capable of managing several projects at one time
• Follows up with clients on a daily/weekly basis until problem is resolved
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Scheduling software

Read plans

US citizen / background check

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architectural or related field

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook/Access)

Job description

Prairie Band, LLC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager in planning, scheduling and coordinating all phases of a construction project at the Holton KS office. The role requires strong MS Office skills and scheduling software experience (Primavera / MS Project).

Federal contracting exposure is highly desired; a bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred and US citizenship is required.