Assistant Project Manager

Summary

Support the execution of customer projects by assisting the Project Manager in coordinating with internal departments and external stakeholders. The Assistant Project Manager provides key administrative, scheduling, and communication support to ensure the timely production and delivery of Structural Steel, Joist & Deck, and Miscellaneous Metals from contract award through final closeout.

Responsibilities

- Participate in project turnover meetings with Sales/Estimating to understand scope, contract, and bid documents.

- Assist in preparing and issuing purchase orders to detailers and vendors.

- Draft subcontract documents for erectors, under supervision of the Project Manager.

- Support the coordination of steel sequencing with General Contractors and Erectors.

- Help maintain project delivery and installation schedules; track key milestone dates in internal systems such as the FTM matrix.

- Communicate with internal departments about changes to schedule or sequencing, flag potential delays.

- Help manage RFI logs and submittal tracking for buy-out trades (joists, deck, misc. steel, etc.).

- Prepare and organize submittal packages for review and approval.

- Monitor return of submittals and deliveries to ensure alignment with job site timelines.

- Assist in coordinating buy-out trade deliveries and activities with the structural steel schedule.

- Provide field support by coordinating with erectors and monitoring progress against the CPM schedule.

- Participate in the preparation of billing documents and monthly pay applications in coordination with accounting.

- Attend internal production meetings and external scheduling meetings as needed.

- Support review of contract changes and help prepare documentation for Change Order Requests.

- Assist in tracking Change Orders and back charges, maintaining updated logs.

- Attend site visits or meetings as directed; assist in managing relationships with GCs and erectors to minimize schedule/cost impacts.

- Help prepare weekly reports and documentation such as RFI logs and FTM updates.

- Support delivery coordination efforts and assist in monitoring field progress.

- Foster strong working relationships with customers to support ongoing project success and future opportunities.

Qualifications

- Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related field preferred.

- Experience:

- 2+ years of experience in construction project coordination, project engineering, or assistant project management, preferably in the structural steel or commercial construction industry.

- Familiarity with construction project workflows, subcontractor coordination, RFIs, and submittals.

- Field experience or exposure to jobsite logistics, delivery coordination, or erection activities is a plus.

- Experience working with or under a Project Manager is preferred.

- Skills:

- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, and Bluebeam

- Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings

- Strong organizational and communication skills

- Able to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

- Travel: Extended periods of travel to job sites or customer meetings

Working Conditions

- Primarily based in a field environment with some office work.

- May require standing for extended periods and the ability to lift to 50 pounds.

- Must adhere to all safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.