Assistant Project Manager​/Field Engineer- Construction

Assistant Project Manager/Field Engineer
- Construction

At JH Kelly
, we’re seeking a proactive, detail‑oriented Assistant Project Manager/Field Engineer to join our Structures team and drive success on high-impact construction projects. If you’re energized by coordinating complex projects, building strong relationships, and thriving in a fast‑paced environment, this is your opportunity to make a mark with a legacy construction leader. This role is based in Reno, NV.

Celebrating over a century of excellence, JH Kelly is a fourth‑generation, family‑owned construction powerhouse known for tackling complex commercial and heavy industrial projects. With offices in Vancouver, Longview, Seattle, Bellingham, WA, and Milwaukie, OR, we’re an industry leader fueled by an award‑winning team committed to safety, quality, and a dynamic, tight‑knit culture. Learn more about our story at

We’re searching for a self‑starter who dives into challenges, anticipates needs, and delivers results with precision. You’re organized, communicative, and adept at juggling multiple projects while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and team members. If you can manage schedules, budgets, and documentation with a proactive mindset and a passion for construction, you’re the kind of force multiplier we need to elevate our projects.

This role is based in Reno, NV.

As an Assistant Project Manager, you’ll support the Project Manager in executing construction projects valued between $12M and $20M annually. You’ll manage 2-3 projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion, adherence to budgets, and compliance with safety and quality standards.

$28–$35 per hour (DOE), FLSA non‑exempt (overtime eligible).

• Project Coordination & Execution
  • Assist in developing and updating project schedules, including co‑creating three‑week look‑ahead plans with the Project Manager.
  • Manage project documentation (RFIs, change orders, submittals) via weekly spreadsheets, ensuring alignment with specifications.
  • Coordinate, review, and approve shop drawings and submittals with support from Project Support or Field Engineers.
  • Oversee construction activities at assigned job sites, ensuring timely completion and adherence to safety standards.
  • Lead project kick‑off meetings, pre‑fab page turns, closeouts, and manage certificates of occupancy and O&M documentation.
• Relationship Management
  • Serve as the front‑line liaison with owner representatives, running weekly owner meetings for projects over $1M.
  • Build and maintain proactive, positive relationships with customer representatives, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams (safety, CAD/BIM, accounting, IT).
  • Work with supervisors to ensure productivity, union harmony, and high morale among jobsite personnel and craft workers.
• Aggressively manage change orders in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Monitor weekly cost reports and forecast monthly with the Project Manager.
• Assist with monthly invoice updates.
• Provide permit procurement assistance and maintain as‑built documents.
• Safety & Quality Leadership
  • Learn, follow, and promote JH Kelly’s safety and quality protocols.
  • Coordinate with designers to provide constructability advice, ensuring practical and efficient designs.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Assist with estimating takeoffs and managing purchase orders, subcontracts, and RFIs.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned to support project success.

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year in the construction industry; civil/structural experience preferred.
• Education: Degree in Construction Management, Mechanical, Industrial, or Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience/education.
• Skills:
  • Strong oral and written communication, with the ability to read and understand construction drawings and isometrics.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam, with intermediate Excel skills.
  • Scheduling experience or education.
  • Job turnover experience is a plus.
• Mindset: Organized, proactive, and able to adapt under pressure. A self‑starter who builds relationships and thrives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Requirements: Valid driver’s license and ability to travel…