Construction Project Assistant — Growth Path

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.; Council Hill (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus Program

Health Benefits

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Voluntary Insurance

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Oklahoma to help drive project success from preconstruction through closeout. You will assist with scheduling, subcontracting, change orders, and buy-out activities on small to mid-size projects.

Candidates should have 2–5 years of construction project management experience, strong communication, and attention to detail. Proficiency in MS Office and construction software is expected; LEAN and OSHA credentials are a plus.

Qualifications

• Industry-related degree or equivalent combination with experience.
• 2-5 years construction project management experience; LEAN desirable; OSHA 10/30 preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; ability to learn additional software.

Responsibilities

• Manage small project profitably with PM oversight.
• Assist with creating and updating project schedule.
• Negotiate and issue subcontract and vendor change orders.
• Price owner change orders and monitor pricing.
• Approve subcontractor and vendor pay apps.
• Assist in preconstruction and buy-out processes.
• Prepare scopes of work for subcontracts/purchase orders.
• Monitor deliveries and update team on status.
• Oversee RFI process and coordinate with project team.
• Produce monthly project status reports and risk assessments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Construction knowledge

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Adaptability

Problem solving

Personal initiative

Analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

JDE

Procore

Bluebeam

Asta

Job description

The Weitz Company is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Oklahoma to help drive project success from preconstruction through closeout. You will assist with scheduling, subcontracting, change orders, and buy-out activities on small to mid-size projects.

Candidates should have 2–5 years of construction project management experience, strong communication, and attention to detail. Proficiency in MS Office and construction software is expected; LEAN and OSHA credentials are a plus.