Assistant Project Manager - Industrial Construction

Location: Creola

Job Description

Assistant Project Manager - Position Summary

The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager in the successful delivery of industrial construction projects, with a strong emphasis on Safety, Quality, Planning, Scheduling, Budget Control, and Change Management. This role is based on-site in Alabama and requires close collaboration with field personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, and the owner's representatives.

Assistant Project Manager - Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote and support a strong safety culture on the job site, assisting the Project Manager in ensuring compliance with company policies and OSHA regulations by all employees, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Assist in the development and execution of the project quality program, including inspections, documentation, and completion and closeout requirements.
• Support coordination efforts between on-site contractors, suppliers, and the owner's team to maintain effective communication and proper sequencing of work activities.
• Assist with construction scheduling by updating progress, identifying potential schedule impacts, and supporting recovery or mitigation plans as needed.
• Track and process project documentation, including invoices, pay applications, change orders, and back charges.
• Prepare and maintain project correspondence, transmittals, meeting agendas and minutes, and routine progress reports.
• Coordinate Requests for Information (RFIs) with the Engineering team and ensure responses are tracked, documented, and distributed in a timely manner.
• Participate in the identification and mitigation of project risks related to safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
• Support the Project Manager in maintaining positive client relationships and professional communication with all project stakeholders.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance and work overtime as required to support project needs.

Assistant Project Manager - Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience supporting industrial or heavy construction projects.
• Working knowledge of construction safety standards and OSHA requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with a solid understanding of project management best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
  
  Note:
  
  The company does not provide employment visa sponsorship.

Assistant Project Manager - Physical Demands

• Overtime may be required to meet project schedules and deadlines.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Requires extended periods of sitting and/or standing.
• Ability to travel to off-site project locations as required.
• All listed physical demands are considered essential functions of the role.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) with Employer Match

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.