Assistant Project Manager

Southern Industrial Constructors•Wilmington, NC

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Wilmington, NC. The role supports planning and execution of industrial projects in collaboration with project managers and other assigned team members. It includes administrative support, project document organization, budget assistance, meeting and site-visit coordination, and coordination with team members, vendors, clients, and employees to meet project expectations. The Assistant Project Manager works with project managers, clients, and supervision to prepare, plan, develop, and oversee site projects; establish priorities; and assign resources or capital. The position supports project estimating, invoicing, cost management, scheduling, scope changes, and progress reporting. It also involves regular travel to jobsites, supporting safety and compliance, and providing project-status updates to project managers or upper management.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience helping to manage industrial construction projects up to $1 million with high complexity.
At least 3 years of client relationship and business development experience, including leading bid preparation and development with a successful record.
Demonstrated success in team leadership, process adherence, ownership and commitment, learning agility, and risk management.
Ability to establish and manage plans while building and fostering relationships.
Knowledge of safety and relevant OSHA requirements and regulations.
Proficiency with PC skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and project management scheduling software.
Ability to safely access property areas, buildings, structures, wharves, rooftops, elevated positions, and confined spaces.
Ability to effectively use required personal protective equipment and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to safely operate involved equipment and tools.
Ability to stand for long periods, bend consistently, work in confined spaces with limited access, work on ladders and personnel lifts and in workboats, and work in awkward body positions.

Responsibilities

Work with project managers, clients, and supervision to prepare, plan, develop, and oversee site projects.
Establish project priorities and assign resources or capital.
Perform administrative tasks, including preparing estimates and invoices and tracking project progress.
Research project information to support team members.
Update and report on project schedule progress, budget, and spending.
Assist with cost management, including estimating, funding, budgeting, forecasting, controlling, and reporting.
Apply knowledge of project scheduling, bids, takeoffs, change orders, and contracts to help identify and process scope changes, address issues, and communicate project milestones.
Develop relationships to identify and cultivate opportunities.
Plan and schedule resources to meet project demands.
Help develop new approaches to problems and prepare or modify drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, and graphs; monitor work for compliance with applicable codes and accepted engineering practices.
Help ensure equipment, tools, and employees assigned to projects comply with SIC policy, government regulations, and customer requirements.
Help monitor execution of the SIC safety program and the work of internal staff and external vendors, promoting a Safety-First mentality.
Provide regular project-status updates to project managers and/or upper management.
Travel regularly to jobsites to oversee projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.