Assistant Project Manager

Cooper Steel • Florence, KY

1h • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager assists with all phases of projects to ensure timely and cost-effective completion. The role works with stakeholders to schedule and plan work, coordinate equipment and materials, manage work within budget, and monitor project progress. It serves as a liaison between on-site and office teams and requires strong communication, organization, and time-management skills in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment.

The position trains with Senior Project Managers, learns Cooper Steel project processes and software, and shadows responsibilities associated with on-site project management. It maintains real-time project timelines and information for internal teams and external partners, communicates with on-site personnel and subcontractors, and regularly travels to job sites to review progress and foster partner relationships. The position is based in the office.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Proficiency and comfort with Microsoft Office and other computer applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and time-management skills; able to multitask, stay organized, and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Self-starter with the drive to give every task maximum effort.

Responsibilities

• Train with Senior Project Managers on Cooper Steel projects and processes.
• Assist with the successful and timely completion of Cooper Steel projects.
• Work with Project Coordinators to understand job flow and document transmittal.
• Communicate clearly with on-site team members, subcontractors, erectors, and other personnel.
• Learn and use Cooper Steel software and programs, including Raken, QuickBase, and Tekla.
• Maintain real-time project timelines and data for internal teams and external partners.
• Learn and train or shadow on responsibilities of on-site project management roles.
• Travel regularly to job sites.
• Assist with project scheduling and planning, coordination of equipment and materials, budget management, and monitoring overall progress.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 401(k) with a 6% company match.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Company-provided optional wellness discount for medical benefits.
• Nine company-paid holidays.
• Cellphone reimbursements.
• Office gym access.
• Company-paid and voluntary life insurance.
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance.
• Company culture and work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level