Assistant Project Manager

Employer will be participating in the annual Bayou Region Job Fair on Wednesday, October 21st from 9am-1pm at Fletcher Technical Community Colleges Schriever Main Campus. Apply online or as directed before meeting with the employer. Job Summary: The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the Project Manager in coordinating construction projects, helping ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to company standards. Duties/Responsibilities: - Assists Project Manager with planning, scheduling, and budgeting of projects. - Schedules and coordinates projects in logical steps and budget the time necessary to meet each deadline. - Assists with cost tracking and project closeout. - Tracks project progress and reports updates. - Reviews drawings and specifications for accuracy. - Prepares and tracks submittals, RFIs, and change orders. - Supports communication between clients, subcontractors, and internal teams. - Coordinates material procurement and delivery with vendors and field teams. - Maintains project documentation, logs, and files. - Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software. - Thorough understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, and regulations. - Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment. - Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions, working well under pressure, and when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays. - Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems. - Basic understanding of commercial construction drawings. Physical Requirements: - Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching. - Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time. - May require travel. - Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.