Structural Steel Project Assistant — Path to PM

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Group is sourcing an Assistant Project Manager – Structural Steel to join a growing regional contractor. This role focuses on coordinating steel erection projects, reviewing drawings and budgets, and aligning field operations with project goals.

You will gain exposure to commercial and operational aspects of structural steel projects, working with Project Managers and field teams to move work from award through completion.

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.

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

Commercial construction experience

Reading drawings / specs

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Education

Construction Management, Engineering, or related degree

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Novax Recruitment Group is sourcing an Assistant Project Manager – Structural Steel to join a growing regional contractor. This role focuses on coordinating steel erection projects, reviewing drawings and budgets, and aligning field operations with project goals.

You will gain exposure to commercial and operational aspects of structural steel projects, working with Project Managers and field teams to move work from award through completion.