Industrial Assistant Project Manager

Hutton•Wichita, KS

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll be more than a support role—you'll be an active part of bringing visions to life. From early design stages through final completion, you'll contribute to coordinating teams, monitoring budgets, sourcing materials, and helping hold subcontractors to the highest quality standards. You'll play a hands-on part in keeping schedules on track, upholding safety protocols, and making sure no detail gets overlooked. At Hutton, we believe great things are built through great collaboration. That's why this role is rooted in relationships—working side by side with clients, coworkers, subcontractors, and community partners to build spaces that truly matter. You will be working with Hutton’s Industrial team, delivering manufacturing plants, processing expansions, utility infrastructure, structural concrete foundations, steel, equipment installations, and high-performance production environments.

Requirements

Bachelors in Degree in Construction Management, or related field, required.
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Project Engineer, or equivalent role, in the construction industry.
OSHA 10- and 30-hour certification with working knowledge of OSHA and company safety protocols
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to read, interpret, and communicate construction plans and specifications
Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey instructions and expectations
Effective problem-solving skills with sound judgment, tact, and professionalism

Nice To Haves

Experience with construction scheduling and estimating software (ASTA, Primavera, Timberline, Beck, or equivalent)
Proficiency with PDF viewing and editing tools (Bluebeam, Adobe, or equivalent)
Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with owners and project partners

Responsibilities

Support Project Manager(s) across all phases of assigned projects, from pre-construction through closeout, including financials, cost procedures, risk management, and client relations.
Coordinate and collaborate with the Superintendent, project team, and field staff to successfully manage schedules, budgets, and overall project progress.
Champion a strong safety culture by conducting site walks, participating in safety planning, and enforcing safe work practices among the project team and subcontractors.
Assist with subcontractor coordination, buyout activities, purchase orders, and ensuring quality standards are met through regular inspections and punch list management.
Manage project files, documentation, and the flow of information while utilizing project management and scheduling software consistently and accurately.
Develop cost estimates in CSI format and maintain a thorough understanding of the project budget scope across all phases.