Assistant Project Manager (Construction)

Refractory Service, Inc. • Jackson, WI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Refractory Services, Inc. (RSI) is looking for an organized, detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to support refractory construction projects from planning through closeout. Working under general management, this role keeps project documentation, schedules, materials, financial data, communications, and follow-up activities organized and current.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of construction, project coordination, or related business processes
• 3 years of related experience in construction, project management, or a similar environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; ability to develop skills and learn construction and PM processes.
• Strong listening, verbal, presentation, listening, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in office and job-site environments while maintaining safety awareness.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in construction management, project management, engineering, or a related field is desired
• Construction safety or entry-level PM training is a plus
• OSHA-10 certification preferred
• Combined education and experience will be considered
• Industrial construction or refractory experience is a plus
• Willingness to learn from experienced project and field team members.
• Customer-focused and committed to timely, accurate follow-through.
• Highly organized, dependable, and detail oriented, with the ability to maintain multiple projects and priorities.
• Able to identify issues, gather information, problem solve, and seek guidance when needed.
• Flexible and able to adjust to changing customer needs, schedules, and field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and close out industrial construction and refractory projects of varying size and complexity.
• Help develop and maintain installation plans, schedules, task lists, job procedures, and action items.
• Communicate with field operations, estimating, procurement, suppliers, and other stakeholders; escalate issues as needed to ensure timelines are met.
• Prepare and maintain accurate project files, status updates, material tracking, and many other records/reports.
• Establish/track project milestones, deadlines, risks, and open items, following up with stakeholders on potential delays or cost impacts.
• Prepare requests, monitor material and service needs, coordinate deliveries, and confirm required docs.
• Assist with budget, purchase order, invoice, and actual v. estimate tracking.
• Support scope review, change proposals, contract documents, and customer deliverables.
• Prepare and distribute project schedules, progress updates, meeting minutes, closeout documents, and other reports using Excel and other systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree