Assistant Project Manager - West Texas.

MEI Rigging & Crating•Abilene, TX

11h

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager works with the Project Manager and Sales team to estimate, secure, and manage machinery moving and rigging jobs from inception through completion. The role identifies client needs and goals, develops plans for successful project delivery, and organizes project reports and documentation. Assignments can vary in length and complexity, from one-day jobs to projects lasting six months, and may involve managing three to eight projects across bidding, planning, close-out, and other phases. The Assistant Project Manager coordinates with clients, contractors, designers, subcontractors, estimators, operations staff, safety professionals, and other cross-functional teams. The role monitors scope, schedules, costs, and progress; maintains contract compliance; manages changes; and communicates project status and issues. The position requires working onsite and traveling to client project sites, sometimes alongside field technicians during machine-tool assembly and erection. Work includes time in a standard office environment using a computer and office equipment, as well as project-site work. Site conditions may include non-climate-controlled areas, inclement weather, high noise levels, and low lighting. The job may involve climbing, crouching or stooping, balancing, traversing uneven terrain, standing or walking on concrete for extended periods, and lifting or moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Frequent automobile travel to project sites is required.

Requirements

High school degree or GED equivalent.
Familiarity with field concepts, practices, procedures, and risks.
Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation, supervisory, and project management skills.
Experience with job costing, general construction accounting, and fiscal responsibility for projects.
Ability to use project scheduling platforms such as MS Project for large projects.
Self-directed and motivated, with the ability to work effectively on a team or independently.
Knowledge of machine assembly, erection, layout, leveling, and alignments.
Problem-solving and time-management skills.
Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Ability to negotiate effectively with peers regarding priorities and design.
Ability to recognize and resolve conflict at an early stage.
Ability to participate and contribute regularly in department and team meetings.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Demonstrated knowledge of SharePoint.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
Ability to perform physical activities involving the hands, arms, legs, and whole body; climb, crouch or stoop, balance, traverse uneven terrain, and stand or walk on concrete for extended periods.
Ability to lift and/or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a high-functioning team environment and demonstrate honesty, integrity, professionalism, and pride in one’s work.

Nice To Haves

Some familiarity with CAD, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

Review plans and technical documents, answer questions about project scope and timing, and monitor costs and project progress.
Conduct pre-hand-off meetings with the estimator and operations team before work begins, and post-hand-off meetings after completion to confirm scope and expectations and identify lessons learned.
Understand contract language and execute projects within the contract scope.
Work with the Project Manager to plan, administer, and complete assigned projects that may cross facilities, operations, administration, and other functional areas.
Manage assignments of varying length and complexity, potentially including three to eight projects and phases such as bidding, planning, and close-out.
Communicate with clients, contractors, designers, and subcontractors through RF/Q/PI processes regarding project cost, scope, staffing, scheduling, and change orders.
Collaborate with teams to execute and revise project management plans through a structured change-order process as needs and requirements change.
Prepare project status reports and ensure plans adhere to contract specifications.
Work with the estimating team throughout project phases and coordinate with safety professionals on safety training and investigations involving accidents, injuries, equipment, or property damage.
Work onsite and travel to client job sites while directing project activities.
Develop detailed project schedules with milestones, deliverables, and dependencies based on objectives, budget, scope, timeline, and risks.
Facilitate weekly meetings to report progress, resolve issues, and communicate with team members, stakeholders, and executives.
Maintain project files in SharePoint for continuity and historical documentation.
Represent MEI professionally and adhere to its corporate mission, vision, and values.
Work alongside field technicians in assembling and erecting machine tools when required.
Maintain safety awareness for oneself and others at the job site, communicate openly, and deliver the quality of service expected by MEI customers.