Assistant Project Manager

mcfa•Lebanon, IN

12d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

MCFA seeks a highly experienced professional in the role of Assistant Project Manager. The successful candidate will embody key character traits that define an effective project manager, including: strong leadership to guide teams and stakeholders, exceptional organizational skills to handle multiple priorities, proactive problem-solving abilities to anticipate and resolve issues, adaptability to thrive in dynamic environments, keen attention to detail for ensuring quality and compliance, excellent time management to meet deadlines, and a collaborative mindset to foster teamwork and communication. Experience with technical projects, collaborative contracting teams, and experience as a project engineer, field superintendent or project manager is a plus. This role will work closely with the Project Manager in coordinating, executing, and overseeing construction projects within the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate will successfully manage the construction of clean room spaces as well as oversee the completion and inspection of architectural finishes. Additionally, they will be responsible for punch list oversight and space turnover. We are a professional services firm in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) industry serving public and private sector clients in the Mid-Atlantic region. Our services include Strategy, Planning, Program Management & Construction Management. Our goal is to help every employee design a fulfilling career through alignment of their individual passions/skills with the vision of the organization. Our mission is "Inspiring People and Places through Project Leadership and Project Development". mcfa Core Values (LEADS): Love (each other, mission, work) Entrepreneurial (spirit of innovation) Accountability (to ourselves, our clients, each other) Delight (customers and teammates) Stretch (individual and collective growth mindset) mcfa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. mcfa does not discriminate against any applicant or employee with regard to hiring, tenure of employment, promotion, transfer, selection for training, or any other terms or conditions of employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or national origin, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal law, or on any ground protected by state or local law in each area in which mcfa maintains facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (required)
3-5 Years experience in the Pharma Construction industry
1-2 Years experience with Clean Room Construction
Microsoft Office Suite, Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
Excellent technical writing and verbal communications skills
Possess strong record keeping skills as well as a good sense of coordination and follow through

Nice To Haves

Experience with technical projects, collaborative contracting teams, and experience as a project engineer, field superintendent or project manager is a plus.

Responsibilities

assisting in project planning and scheduling to align timelines and resources
monitoring project progress through regular site inspections and status updates
coordinating with subcontractors and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services
managing documentation such as contracts, change orders, and progress reports
supporting budget tracking and cost control to avoid overruns
ensuring adherence to safety protocols
regulatory standards
and pharmaceutical-specific requirements (e.g., GMP compliance for clean rooms)
facilitating communication between project teams, clients, and stakeholders, and contributing to risk assessment and mitigation strategies to keep projects on track

Benefits

Sick Leave: 5 Days (40 Hours)
Vacation: 15 Days (120 Hours)
Holidays: 11 Federal Holidays (88 Hours) observed in accordance with mcfa's Holiday Schedule
"mcfa way" Bonus Program: Following your first full quarter worked, you will qualify for a profit-share bonus that is distributed at the end of each quarter if company targets are hit.
Incoming Growth Units: 10
Growth Unit allotment may increase over time.
Eligible to participate in mcfa’s family medical, dental and vision coverage; plan access begins on the first day of employment.
mcfa contributes up to 75% shared cost, not to exceed $700 per month.
Company paid life insurance plan (up to $100,000 per employee).
Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
You are eligible to participate in Company retirement plan (401k) on first day of employment with mcfa.