Senior Assistant Project Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Assistant Project Manager is responsible for leading and supporting the Assistant Project Managers, with a strong focus on staffing, training, performance management, and departmental operations. This role plays a key part in developing and implementing standard operating procedures, onboarding programs, and cross-team coordination efforts. Additionally, the Senior Assistant Project Manager provides direct support to the Vice President of Project Management, supporting department-wide initiatives, training programs, and process improvements to enhance overall team effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Oversee the hiring process, employee performance evaluations, training, supervision, and terminations for the Assistant Project Managers.

- Assigns Assistant Project Managers to appropriate teams, duties, and projects based on workload and skill set to ensure balanced support across active projects.

- Manages onboarding and continuous training programs to support employee development and departmental consistency.

- Manages Project Management department timecard submissions, and processes time-off and out-of-office requests.

- Supports in the development, documentation, and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) across the department.

- Coordinates software updates and rollouts for department and company tools in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

- Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Project Management or department leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to perform each essential duty daily.

EDUCATION:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Construction Management, or a related field preferred. A concentration in organizational leadership, management, or HR is highly desirable. Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

EXPERIENCE:

- Minimum 5 years of experience in project coordination or assistant project management, preferably within the construction, engineering, or manufacturing industries.

- At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or team lead role, with demonstrated success in managing people, training, and departmental operations.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Leadership and Team Management: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

- Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, delegate effectively, and maintain team alignment.

- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally to various stakeholders.

- Problem Solving: Proactive and solutions-oriented approach to addressing challenges and improving workflows.

- Project Coordination: Skilled in planning, organizing, and executing project support functions in collaboration with project managers and executive leadership.

- Training and Development: Ability to create and deliver effective training programs and onboarding processes.

- Technical Proficiency: Comfortable working with project management software, timekeeping systems, and office productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, SharePoint, ProjectSight, or similar).

- Discretion and Confidentiality: Maintains a high level of professionalism and discretion when dealing with sensitive personnel or project information.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- The position primarily operates within an office environment but may occasionally require visits to project sites.

ABOUT US:

SME Steel Contractors has provided comprehensive structural steel fabrication and erection since 1992 and is one of the largest fabricators/erectors of structural steel in the United States. Driven to be different from all others, SME is a division 5 company with a commitment to safety, value, and innovation. Visit https://smesteel.com/ to learn more. SME Steel Contractors is a division of SME Industries, Inc.

Why Join Us?

- Health and Wellness Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.

- Financial Benefits including competitive compensation and 401(k) plan.

- Additional Benefits including Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, and more.

Position Responsibilities:This job posting reflects the current assignment of essential functions and is not meant to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may be assigned or reassigned to this position at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity: SME Industries, Inc. and its divisions (SME Steel Contractors, Southwest Steel, CoreBrace, DuraFuse, and SME Logistics) is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job-related characteristic as directed by law.

Employment Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Proof of eligibility will be required upon hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Disability insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person