Job Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Construction Project Manager to join our growing team. Working directly alongside our Lead Project Managers and Superintendents, you will play a vital role in ensuring that construction projects are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget. This is an ideal position for a detail-oriented professional who wants to build their leadership skills and advance into a Senior Project Manager role.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Documentation: Manage and maintain project files, including RFIs, submittals, and change orders using project management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam).
- Budgeting & Procurement: Assist with material take-offs, bid preparations, invoice reviews, and cost-tracking to help maintain project profitability.
- Scheduling: Collaborate with field teams to develop, track, and update Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules and track project milestones.
- Subcontractor Coordination: Serve as a primary point of contact for subcontractors, ensuring they have the necessary drawings, specifications, and scope documents to execute their work.
- Quality & Safety: Assist in enforcing job site safety protocols and conduct regular Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) inspections.
- Project Closeout: Manage the closeout process by tracking punch lists, securing municipal sign-offs, and compiling as-built drawings and warranties.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or Associate's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Experience: 2 to 5 years of relevant construction experience (project coordination, field engineering, or related roles).
- Technical Skills: High proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project. Hands-on experience with construction software like Procore and Bluebeam is strongly preferred.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively manage relationships with clients, architects, and crew members.
- Certifications: OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification is a plus.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive compensation package
- Bonus opportunities
- Health benefits
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (if applicable)
- Long-term growth opportunity with a strong pipeline of projects
For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Joe Stephens at 712-317-8483. Resumes may be sent to joe.stephens@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
