Project Start-Up Assistant — Manufacturing Plant (9–12 Mo)

IKO North America; Ironton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Project Manager Assistant at IKO Industries Ltd. supports construction and commissioning activities for the Bismarck Granule manufacturing plant, assisting with day-to-day management, documentation, and coordination with contractors and stakeholders.

This temporary assignment (9–12 months) emphasizes safety, schedule tracking, procurement support, and milestone reporting to help hand over the plant systems successfully.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, Project Management, or related field.
• 2-5 years of project coordination, commissioning, manufacturing, construction, or industrial experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of project scheduling software such as MS Project or Primavera is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day management and coordination of construction activities.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Track project schedules, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Monitor project progress, quality, costs, deficiencies, corrective actions, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Attend project meetings and assist with documenting and resolving project issues.
• Support the Project Manager with procurement, forecasting, reporting, and close-out activities.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and performance testing activities
• Assist with commissioning schedules and milestone tracking.
• Coordinate commissioning activities among vendors, contractors, operation team, maintenance team, and the consultants
• Participate in inspections, functional testing, troubleshooting, and punch-list management.
• Prepare meeting minutes, reports, turnover packages, and testing records.
• Coordinate operational readiness and training activities.
• Promote a safe, organized, and professional construction site.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Engineering/Construction/Industrial Tech

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

The Project Manager Assistant at IKO Industries Ltd. supports construction and commissioning activities for the Bismarck Granule manufacturing plant, assisting with day-to-day management, documentation, and coordination with contractors and stakeholders.

This temporary assignment (9–12 months) emphasizes safety, schedule tracking, procurement support, and milestone reporting to help hand over the plant systems successfully.