Traveling Assistant Project Manager-Structural Steel

Kimmel Associates; Saint Paul (MN); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Hands-on training and mentorship

Résumé du poste

Kimmel Associates seeks a Traveling Assistant Project Manager – Structural Steel to support seasoned Project Managers on active jobsites across multiple projects. This field-facing, salaried role involves hands-on exposure to drawings, schedules, budgets, materials, and crews, with travel requirements.

Recent graduates or candidates with 0–3 years in commercial construction are encouraged to apply. Four-year degrees in CM/CE/SE preferred, with strong organizational and communication skills and a

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
• Familiarity with field coordination and project management basics.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsabilités

• Review drawings, specs, and contract requirements to identify potential issues.
• Support Project Managers and field leaders with day-to-day coordination.
• Coordinate equipment, materials, deliveries, and field information.
• Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, daily reports, and updates.
• Assist with purchase orders, subcontracts, cost tracking, and productivity reporting.
• Visit active jobsites and communicate with general contractors and vendors.
• Help monitor project schedules and overall progress.
• Learn project management processes under guidance of experienced leaders.
• Support closeout and ensure required documentation is completed.

Connaissances

Reading drawings

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil/Structural Engineering

Outils

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

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