ASSISTANT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

About The Role

The Assistant Project Manager supports the execution of precast/prestressed concrete projects from award through closeout, helping ensure scope, schedule, and budget goals are met. This role assists with project planning, coordination, financial tracking, and contract compliance while maintaining clear communication with internal teams and external partners. They also support meetings, documentation, and change order processes to help drive successful project delivery.

Salary Range

Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

Why Join Our Team?

At Wells, we empower talented team members to deliver exceptional client experiences through innovative problem-solving across preconstruction, engineering, operations, and project management. Guided by honesty and hard work, we build lasting trust while continuously improving building processes. Through strong collaboration, we deliver safe, reliable results that reduce risk and help our clients and communities succeed.

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.
• Health and family care leave available to both union and non-union employees.
• Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a detail-oriented construction professional who can support project execution from award through closeout. The ideal candidate is organized, communicative, and able to coordinate across teams while helping keep projects on schedule and within budget. They bring strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to supporting successful project delivery.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Associates degree in construction management or related field preferred
• Exposure to construction industry preferred
• Strong understanding of construction processes, jobsite safety, contracts, scheduling, and project management tools
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to clearly convey information
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Adequate analytical skills to identify discrepancies and make sound independent decisions
• Proficient in MS Office and general computer/software applications (SketchUp a plus)
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build effective working relationships across teams and stakeholders
• Able to perform accurate mathematical calculations

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Occasional visits to active plant and field locations are required based on operational needs.
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required while in the plant and field.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and navigate active plant and field environments as needed.
• Must be able to climb stairs, walk on uneven surfaces, and safely move through industrial work areas.
• May be exposed to moving equipment, machinery, and other standard industrial hazards.
• May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, as well as noise, dust, and vibration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.