Construction Assistant Project Manager

Saia•Johns Creek, GA

About The Position

Assists in the planning, coordination, and execution of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget. Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.

Requirements

Associate degree in business or a related field.
2+ years of project management experience.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management software.

Responsibilities

Assists project managers throughout all project phases, including planning, execution, and closeout.
Uses appropriate tools to plan project timelines, tasks, milestones, and deadlines.
Communicates project schedules, changes, and budgets to stakeholders.
Coordinates project meetings to align stakeholders to methods and goals and track project tasks.
Supports business partners in completing and processing project submittals.
Monitors and tracks task completion statuses, identifies at-risk project tasks, and develops mitigation plans to keep project deliverables on schedule.
Maintains and organizes project documentation and aids.
Reviews and verifies the quality of work being performed meets contract specifications and the organization's guidelines.