Traveling Assistant Project Manager-Structural Steel

Kimmel Associates; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Hands-on training and mentorship

Long-term career growth

Job summary

Kimmel Associates seeks a Traveling Assistant Project Manager – Structural Steel to support seasoned project managers across the full lifecycle, from handoff through closeout. This field-facing, salaried role requires travel and gives hands-on exposure to drawings, schedules, budgets, materials, equipment, and crews on active steel projects.

Ideal candidates are early-career, with 0–3 years in commercial construction; a four-year degree in CM, Civil, or Structural Eng is preferred.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or candidates with 0–3 years of commercial construction experience.
• Four-year degree in CM, Civil Eng, or Structural Eng preferred.
• Familiarity reading construction drawings; Bluebeam and Excel helpful.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specs, and contracts to flag issues before they impact field operations.
• Support Project Managers with day-to-day coordination.
• Coordinate equipment, materials, deliveries, and field information.
• Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, daily reports.
• Assist with purchase orders, subcontracts, and cost tracking.
• Visit active jobsites and communicate with general contractors, vendors, field personnel, and project teams.
• Monitor project schedules and overall progress.
• Learn PM processes under experienced leaders and support closeout.

Skills

Reading drawings

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

PM software

Excel

Job description

About the Company

Our client is an established structural steel erection contractor with a growing portfolio of commercial and industrial projects. The company works closely with general contractors, field teams, vendors, and project partners to deliver complex steel erection projects safely and efficiently.

With continued growth and an expanding project pipeline, the company is looking for an early-career construction professional who wants to build a strong foundation in project management while gaining hands-on exposure to active jobsites and experienced project leaders.

About the Position

We are seeking a Traveling Assistant Project Manager – Structural Steel to support experienced Project Managers and field leaders throughout the full project lifecycle, from handoff through closeout.

This is a field-facing, salaried position with travel. You will gain firsthand experience learning how drawings, schedules, budgets, materials, equipment, and crews come together to execute structural steel projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, and contract requirements and help identify potential issues before they affect field operations
• Support Project Managers and field leaders with day-to-day project coordination
• Coordinate equipment, materials, deliveries, and information needed by field crews
• Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, daily reports, and project updates
• Assist with purchase orders, subcontracts, cost tracking, and field productivity reporting
• Visit active jobsites and communicate with general contractors, vendors, field personnel, and project teams
• Help monitor project schedules, documentation, and overall progress
• Learn and apply structural steel project management processes under the guidance of experienced leaders
• Support project closeout and ensure required documentation is completed

Requirements

• Recent graduates and candidates with approximately 0–3 years of commercial construction experience are encouraged to apply
• Construction internships and co-op experience will be considered
• Four-year degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Relevant construction experience may be considered in place of a degree
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings
• Familiarity with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience with construction/project management software is a plus
• Structural steel experience is helpful but not required
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and follow-through
• Willingness to travel and work on active construction jobsites
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, field-oriented environment

Benefits

• $70,000–$90,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Performance bonus opportunity
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced project management and field leaders
• Opportunity for long-term career growth within a growing structural steel contractor