Assistant Project Manager

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. (“Thalle”) is a heavy civil construction company with a corporate office in Hillsborough, NC and a regional office in Alvarado, Texas. Thalle has construction projects throughout the Southeast, Texas, and New Jersey, and is growing nationwide. Our diverse project scope includes dams, reservoirs, locks, DOT roadway construction, bridges, utilities, landfills, mass excavation, wastewater, and on‑demand emergency services.

Location:

Louisville, KY

Job Title:

Assistant Project Manager

Safety is our TOP priority! Thalle offers a competitive salary package with a full range of benefits, including major medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, generous PTO, paid company holidays, life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match. Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Thalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify and Drug Free Workplace.

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for ensuring projects proceed safe, accurate, and smooth. The role serves as a liaison between the client, the construction project manager, and the many subcontractors, reporting to, collaborating with, and following the direction of the Project Manager.

• Draft subcontractor agreements for Project Manager review/approval; track to ensure executed/signed agreements are returned and filed.
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and execution of large-scale construction projects, utilizing Primavera P6 to develop, maintain, and analyze schedules.
• Responsible for overall management of subcontractors.
• Plan work schedule and delivery of equipment to site.
• Complete equipment usage reports and assign proper equipment cost codes.
• Ensure proper completion of equipment return/receipt reports.
• Obtain, evaluate, submit, and track all submittals to owners/customers.
• Prepare monthly pay requests for Project Manager approval.
• Obtain materials and quotes from suppliers, submit purchase orders for approval.
• Accurately track, maintain, and report counts of material used, on‑hand, and required.
• Prepare and track project RFIs.
• Track invoices and receipts for field purchase orders and maintain field purchase order files and documentation.
• Create and file documentation (e.g., correspondence, reports) daily to follow up on and/or summarize project issues, agreements, communications with owners and subcontractors, etc.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to resolve internal issues and properly complete new hire, termination paperwork, and resolve issues.
• Ensure proper completion of timesheets.
• Routinely inspect job site for general project and safety compliance, and appropriately communicate issues to Superintendent and on-site Safety Manager.
• Attend site meetings with owners and subcontractors.

• 4–6 years of experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Primavera P6 experience is a must.
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to develop and maintain successful relationships with all levels of employees, clients, and subcontractors.
• Experience in dam construction is a plus.
• Ability to self‑manage work with little supervision.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.

• Ability to perform the essential job functions safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Construction