Structural Steel Assistant Project Manager

Sure Steel, Inc.; Sanger (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sure Steel, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support Project Managers and Construction Managers with daily tasks and coordinated efforts across preconstruction and field activities.

The role emphasizes maintaining schedules, safety compliance, and strong subcontractor relationships, with a focus on learning, leadership development, and long-term growth within a Nationally ranked steel erector company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field is required.
• Familiarity with reading drawings, specs, and safety protocols is expected.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and project management software.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• Assist PMs and CMs with daily project tasks and communication to ensure schedule, cost, and quality expectations are met.
• Coordinate subcontractor onboarding, insurance certificates, and compliance; develop and maintain project schedules (including 3-week lookaheads).
• Support in field coordination, site visits, safety audits, and documentation control across preconstruction and field activities.
• Organize project files, gather certifications, test reports, and maintain drawings, submittals, and revisions.

Skills

Reading drawings

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Project management software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

PM software

Job description

At Sure Steel, Inc., we are more than just a steel contractor – we are builders of ability, integrity, and innovation. As a nationally ranked steel erector company, we lead with expertise and dedication to safety, quality, and on-time delivery. The Assistant Project Manager (APM) plays a key supporting role in this mission by helping drive project performance, coordination, and execution across preconstruction and field activities.

Overview:

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for supporting Project Managers (PMs) and Construction Managers (CMs) with daily project tasks and communication. This role ensures consistency in deliverables, promotes strong subcontractor/vendor relationships, and supports the team in maintaining schedule, cost, and quality expectations. The APM helps bridge field and office efforts through collaboration and learning, with an emphasis on leadership development and long-term growth.

This is a Full-time position reporting to our offices in Charolette, NC and Des Moines, IA

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Administration and Coordination

• Assist in writing scope sheets, bid comparisons, and award recommendations.
• Develop and maintain project-specific safety plans, site logistics, and inspection plans.
• Track and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and purchase orders.
• Assist in developing meeting agendas, documenting notes, and following up on action items.

2. Preconstruction and Planning

• Coordinate subcontractor onboarding, insurance certificates, and compliance.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules (including 3-week lookaheads).
• Work with CMs and PMs to prepare pre-installation meeting documentation and kickoff checklists.
• Prepare and distribute weekly updates, forecast invoices, and manpower plans.

3. Field and Vendor Support

• Attend jobsite walks and site meetings; provide follow-up reports and logs.
• Coordinate field equipment needs and material deliveries.
• Develop a working understanding of Sure Steel's QC Manual, safety policies, and erection sequencing.
• Support CMs with safety audits, issue tracking, and compliance reporting.

4. Documentation and Controls

• Organize and maintain project files using platforms like OneDrive and BIM 360.
• Assist in gathering material certifications, test reports, and inspection logs.
• Maintain document control including drawings, submittals, specifications, and revisions.
• Generate and track punch lists, NCRs, and closeout documentation

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field required.
• Familiarity with reading drawings, specs, and safety protocols.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and project management software.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and effective communicator.

Core Competencies:

• Relationships: Builds strong team connections and fosters vendor/client trust.
• Abilities: Demonstrates readiness to take initiative, solve problems, and manage complexity.
• Integrity: Upholds Sure Steel values in every interaction.
• Benevolence: Supports a collaborative, safety-first, and inclusive team culture.

Sure Steel, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Core Values:

Ability, Integrity Benevolence, Safety, Continuous Improvement, and Environmental Responsibility.