Structural Steel Assistant Project Manager - Grow into PM

Novax Recruitment Ltd.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Dunn County, Wisconsin to support structural steel erection projects across the region.

The role involves coordinating with Project Managers and field operations, reviewing drawings and budgets, and ensuring timely delivery of materials and services. You will work closely with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to keep projects moving from award through completion, while building your career within a well‑established steel

Qualifications

• 1+ year of commercial construction experience.
• Construction Management, Engineering, or related degree highly preferred.
• Experience with a General Contractor or Specialty Contractor encouraged.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.
• Structural steel experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with structural steel erection and construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, contract documents, and project budgets.
• Coordinate materials, equipment, deliveries, subcontractors, and field requirements.
• Prepare RFIs, submittals, change orders, progress reports, and project documentation.
• Track field productivity, project costs, and progress.
• Set up and maintain projects within project management software.
• Work closely with field operations to understand jobsite requirements.
• Assist with timesheets, daily reports, and onboarding of new ironworkers.
• Communicate with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and project partners.
• Support multiple projects across the region as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Commercial construction experience

Education

Construction Management / Engineering degree

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Novax Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Dunn County, Wisconsin to support structural steel erection projects across the region.

The role involves coordinating with Project Managers and field operations, reviewing drawings and budgets, and ensuring timely delivery of materials and services. You will work closely with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to keep projects moving from award through completion, while building your career within a well‑established steel