ASSISTANT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

Wells Concrete • Waukesha, WI

99d

About The Position

Assisting with the management of precast/prestressed concrete construction projects from point of sale to project closeout to ensure customer requirements and business plan performance objectives are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager, or equivalent role, in the construction industry.
• Solid understanding of the construction industry, jobsite safety requirements, contract management, planning and scheduling, and relevant technology.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and representatives from other companies.
• Ability to organize and clearly express information in concise written and verbal form.
• Ability to make mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to detect and reconcile discrepancies.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite; Sketch-up preferred but not required.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financials, risk management and client relations of assigned projects from pre-construction to closeout.
• Maintain enough frequency of communication with and input from all relevant parties to ensure project plans are being met.
• Ensure all contract terms are complied with in the execution of the work and monitor the project for changes for which change orders will be negotiated and executed in a timely manner.
• Assist with developing a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
• Understand the customer's requirements as accommodated by the company's proposal and create precast/prestress concrete project schedules.
• Facilitate meetings to convey necessary information and establish plans for successful project outcomes.
• Assist with ensuring that all closeout documentation has been submitted and project files are archived in Concrete Vision.
• Convene project post-mortem meetings to review the project for identifying non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Use project management software consistently and accurately.
• Transition into a Project Management role within an acceptable amount of time.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid premiums for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Wellness Incentives
• Paid holidays
• Flex spending for medical and daycare
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401(k) plan with profit sharing
• Access to Nice Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Wishbone Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness Benefit Plan
• Accident Insurance Plan
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Plan
• Health and Family Care leave for both union and non-union employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree