Assistant Project Manager

Kraus-Anderson Incorporated•Duluth, MN

21d•$77,000 - $91,000

About The Position

This position will be responsible for assisting the Project Manager or Team Leader plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties. This position may be assigned their own projects to manage in a learning environment.

Requirements

Minimum 2-5 years related experience or equivalent of education and/or experience
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Demonstrated computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook) and knowledge of project management software
Satisfactory verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
Displays willingness to make decisions and includes the appropriate people within the decision making process
Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals
Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
Observes safety and security procedures and reports potentially unsafe conditions
Ability to possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others
Undertakes self-development activities and seeks increased responsibilities
Looks for ways to continuously improve both personally and professionally
Valid Driver's License, ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record, and ability to adhere to the KA Motor Vehicle Policy.

Nice To Haves

Four year degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related degree
Knowledge of ViewPoint software

Responsibilities

Reviews project proposals, drawings, and plans to determine timeframe, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
Provides daily, weekly and monthly schedule support to project team to preserve the Contract and Project Schedule.
Develops and maintains relationships with clients, subcontractors and related vendors.
Completes materials “take-offs”, establishes cost estimates, develops and tracks material procurement schedule.
Confers with project staff to outline work plans, assign duties, responsibilities and scope of authority; coordinates activities with project staff to ensure project progress within prescribed budget and provides technical advice to resolve problems.
Establishes work plans and potential staffing for each phase of each project.
Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.
Coordinates project activities with activities of governmental regulatory or other governmental agencies.
Completes work in accordance to the Kraus-Anderson (KA) Project Managers’ Manual.
Assist the Safety Department in an effort to enforce the corporate safety and health policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned.