Project Manager Assistant - ARC

IES Nebraska; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with match

Medical-dental-vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical in Suffolk, VA is seeking a full-time Assistant Project Manager.

You will assist the Project Manager with coordination across multiple construction projects, helping to deliver them safely, on schedule, and within budget while aligning with company standards and client expectations. You’ll support planning, staffing, and objective setting, maintain client and vendor communications, monitor progress with on-site teams, and help with cost tracking,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in construction processes and project administration.
• Proficient with Outlook, Word, Excel and CM software.
• Able to plan, organize, and staff field positions with coordination.
• Strong communication and collaboration across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with overall project management and coordination to meet safety, schedule and budget goals.
• Support planning, staffing, and objective setting in coordination with site leaders.
• Maintain regular client, architect/engineer, vendor, and subcontractor communication.
• Monitor progress with on-site superintendent to ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence.
• Help identify issues and develop corrective action plans.
• Represent the company in project meetings and support labor planning.
• Assist with project forecasting, cost tracking, and procurement activities.
• Maintain project documentation including submittals, RFIs, changes, minutes, and reports.
• Promote safety policies and adhere to company standards.
• Perform additional responsibilities as directed by project management.

Skills

Construction administration

Scheduling

Budgeting

Communication skills

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

Construction management software

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IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, seeking full-time Assistant Project Manager, Suffolk, Virginia.

Job Summary

Assists Project Manager with overall management and coordination of one or more construction projects in delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with company standards and client expectations.

• Assists with planning, organizing, and staffing key field positions in coordination with regional department heads, superintendents, and construction managers
• Supports the establishment and implementation of project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within corporate guidelines
• Maintains regular communication with clients, architects/engineers (A/E), vendors, and subcontractors to help facilitate project progress
• Monitors construction progress through coordination with the on-site Superintendent to help ensure project is delivered on schedule and within budget
• Assists in identifying potential project issues and participates in developing and implementing corrective action plans
• Represents company in project meetings as needed and supports labor planning and coordination efforts
• Supports management in financial aspects of the project including tracking costs, reviewing invoices, monitoring equipment rentals, and assisting with project forecasting to protect company interests
• Maintains project documentation including submittals, RFIs, change orders, meeting minutes, and progress reports
• Assists with procurement of materials and subcontractors in alignment with project schedules
• Promotes and supports company safety policies and procedures on all projects
• Performs additional responsibilities as directed by project management or corporate leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree engineering, construction management, or related degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 2 to 5 years recent experience in construction processes, design coordination, scheduling, budgeting, and project administration.
• Proficient computer (Outlook, Microsoft, WORD, EXCEL) and construction management software skills.
• Ability to use and apply effective organizational and management techniques to support project success.
• Understanding corporate and industry practices, processes, and standards, and related impact on project activities.
• Strong communication (oral/written) and interpersonal relationship skills including professionalism, diplomacy, and ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to travel.
• Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check and MVR check, and as applicable drug testing.

Company Overview:

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (IES), an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. IES is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. IES Commercial, Inc. operates diverse business units across the United States, each focusing on distinct market segments and geographies, with some business units operating nationally. Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it.

Benefits:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company discretionary match
• flexible medical-dental-vision insurance
• short-term/long-term disability insurance
• basic life/AD&D insurance
• paid holidays
• highly competitive pay in addition to paid-time-off

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact IES Commercial & Industrial Division Human Resources at Phone: [phone].

IES is an Equal Opportunity Employer- Minorities/Females/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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