Project Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate's degree in relevant field or journeyman level achieved
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in the building & construction industry
• 2+ years of experience with mechanical systems
• 2+ years of experience with business administration and management principals
• Ability to read and comprehend construction documents
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals

Responsibilities

• Perform site walkthroughs and inspections.
• Assist in site safety compliance.
• Ensure all safety requirements are being performed - this includes site specific safety plans, audits, tool box talks, pre-task planning and being proficient in using Industry Safe.
• Review, process, organize, log and distribute Contract Documents (drawings, specifications, schedules, RFIs, Construction Bulletins, etc.) and shop drawings/submittals to appropriate team members (e.g. Harris project team, subcontractors, fab shop and vendors).
• Distribute and log all of the above activities for the team.
• Assist in drafting, submitting and tracking RFIs and their corresponding responses.
• Attend field coordination meetings & distribute meeting notes.
• Assist in the administration of project specific quality control program and compile documentation.
• Administer/update progress drawings and as-built drawings.
• Administer project closeout documentation including Operation and Maintenance manuals, spare parts, startup reports, owner training and punch lists.
• Assist in the identification, tracking and reporting of changes to original scope of work.
• Maintain equipment procurement logs.
• Assist in management and tracking of tool and equipment rentals.
• Order Equipment and coordinate shipping schedules with Purchasing Department.
• Assist project manager and field foreman to track labor productivity in accounting software.
• Coordinate with suppliers/vendors to estimate projects.
• Perform basic estimating skills utilizing estimating software.
• Attend pre-bid, page turn, project turnover and preplanning meetings as required.
• Assist in producing and populating scope/proposal letter.
• As required, establish industry relationships to ensure project sales growth in the future.
• Other tasks and duties may be necessary due to project specific conditions, and as directed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Short-Term Incentive Plan