Assistant Project Manager

Superior Rigging and Erecting Co•Atlanta, GA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Superior Rigging & Erecting is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our Atlanta team and support the planning and execution of complex crane, rigging, steel erection, and specialty construction projects. This is an opportunity for an early-career construction professional who wants more than administrative project support. You will work alongside experienced project managers, superintendents, engineers, field leaders, customers, and subcontractors while gaining hands-on exposure to the full project lifecycle. Since 1952, Superior Rigging & Erecting has built a reputation for taking on difficult work and delivering it safely and successfully. We Make the Tough Look Easy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Construction, or a related field with at least 1 year of relevant construction experience; or
In lieu of a degree, 2+ years of similar and relevant construction experience in project coordination, project engineering, field engineering, estimating, or assistant project management.
Internship, co-op, or substantial project/field experience may be considered toward the experience requirement.
Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable working with both office and field teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with construction project management software is a plus.
Willingness to travel to jobsites as project needs require.

Nice To Haves

Experience with structural steel, steel erection, crane and rigging, heavy industrial, commercial construction, or specialty contracting is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Support Project Managers from project startup through closeout.
Assist with project schedules, budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and documentation.
Coordinate submittments, RFIs, change orders, purchase orders, and project correspondence.
Help coordinate materials, equipment, subcontractors, vendors, and field operations.
Participate in project meetings and track action items and deliverables.
Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and project requirements.
Communicate with customers, engineers, superintendents, subcontractors, and internal teams.
Help identify project risks, schedule impacts, and potential cost issues.
Support billing, job-cost reporting, and project closeout activities.
Visit jobsites as needed to understand field conditions and support project execution.
Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, accountability, and customer service.