Assistant Project Manager

Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc.•Wilmington, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Wilmington, NC. The role supports the planning and execution of industrial construction projects in collaboration with project managers and other assigned team members. Responsibilities include administrative and project-document management, budget support, coordinating meetings and site visits, and communicating with team members, vendors, clients, and employees to establish and meet project expectations. The position involves regular travel to jobsites to oversee projects.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience helping to manage complex industrial construction projects valued up to $1 million.
At least 3 years of client relationship and business development experience, including leading bid preparation and development with a successful record.
Demonstrated success in team leadership, process adherence, ownership and commitment, learning agility, and risk management.
Strategic thinking and the ability to establish and manage plans while building and fostering relationships.
Knowledge of safety and relevant OSHA requirements and regulations.
Proficiency with PC skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and project management scheduling software.
Ability to safely access all areas of properties, buildings, structures, wharves, rooftops, elevated positions, and confined spaces.
Ability to effectively use required PPE and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to safely operate involved equipment and tools.
Ability to stand for long periods, bend consistently, work in confined spaces with limited access, on ladders, in personnel lifts and workboats, and in awkward body positions.

Responsibilities

Work closely with Project Managers, clients, and supervision to prepare, plan, develop, and oversee site projects; establish priorities; and assign resources or capital.
Perform administrative tasks, including preparing estimates and invoices and tracking project progress, typically using project software.
Research project information to support team members.
Update and report on project schedule progress, budget, and spending.
Assist with cost management, including estimating, funding, budgeting, forecasting, controlling, and reporting.
Apply knowledge of project scheduling, bids, takeoffs, change orders, and contracts to assist with scope changes, resolve issues, and communicate project milestones.
Develop relationships to identify and cultivate opportunities.
Plan and schedule resources to meet project demands.
Help devise approaches to problems and prepare or modify drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, and graphs; monitor work for compliance with applicable codes and accepted engineering practices.
Help ensure equipment, tools, and employees assigned to projects operate in accordance with SIC policy, government regulations, and customer requirements.
Help monitor execution of the SIC safety program and work performed by internal staff and external vendors, while promoting a Safety-First mentality.
Provide regular project status updates to Project Managers and/or other upper management.
Travel regularly to jobsites to oversee projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.