Assistant Project Manager

Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc.•Columbia, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Columbia, South Carolina. The role supports the planning and execution of industrial construction projects in collaboration with project managers and other assigned team members. Responsibilities include maintaining project documents, assisting with budgets and cost management, coordinating meetings and site visits, and communicating project details and expectations with team members, vendors, clients, and employees. The Assistant Project Manager regularly visits jobsites to oversee projects and provides status updates to project managers and upper management.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience helping manage complex industrial construction projects up to $1 million.
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 all areas of properties, buildings, structures, wharves, rooftops, elevated positions, and confined spaces.
Ability to 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 priorities, and assign resources or capital.
Perform administrative tasks, including preparing estimates and invoices and tracking project progress using relevant software.
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.
Use knowledge of project scheduling, bids, takeoffs, change orders, and contracts to assist with scope changes, issues, and project milestones.
Develop relationships to identify and cultivate business opportunities.
Plan and schedule resources to meet project demands.
Help develop 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 company policies, government regulations, and customer requirements.
Help monitor execution of the safety program and work performed by internal staff and external vendors, and promote 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.