Assistant Project Manager

Awarded

Competitive Pay: $60,000 - $75,000 annually, depending on experience.

Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Retail Savings: 401(k) with company match.

Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick time, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• 13 years of experience in structural steel, construction, or project coordination
• Familiarity with Tekla PowerFab, Project Sight, and Microsoft Office
• Strong organization, documentation, and communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Reliable transportation and willingness to visit active job sites
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work comfortably in construction environments
• Must pass a background check and drug screening

Benefits

Industry Engagement: Opportunities to attend and speak at industry events.

Skills

• Proactive and thrive on getting things done before someone asks
• Likes managing details and not afraid to make decisions
• Communicate clearly and professionally with everyone from welders to executives
• Organized, responsive, and always follow through
• Ready to grow and take on more leadership
• Likes process and teamwork

Requirements

• Coordinating schedules and contract milestones
• Communicating with detailers, engineers, and vendors
• Tracking project documents, RFIs, and submittals in real time
• Reviewing drawings for design changes and developing change order pricing
• Supporting procurement and contract administration
• Preparing clear, accurate weekly status reports
• Helping field teams avoid delays and solve problems fast

Responsibilities

• Leading project coordination meetings
• Reviewing shop drawings
• Supporting procurement and contract administration
• Preparation of clear, accurate weekly status reports
• Helping field teams avoid delays and solve problems fast

Values

• Give a Damn: We show up, step up, and take pride in our work. We look out for one another and always do what's right.
• Built on Trust: We keep it real with our team, customers, and partners. Respect and honesty are the foundation of every project.
• Stand Behind the Work: We protect our name by standing behind everything we build. Good enough doesn't cut it, we aim for excellent.
• Iron Sharpens Iron: We lift each other up by sharing knowledge, mentoring others, and growing stronger as a team.

About the Role

At High Plains Steel Services, we're looking for a hands-on, proactive Assistant Project Manager ready to dive deep into structural steel projects and grow into a future project leader. This isn't a paper-pushing role. It's about being involved, coordinating with teams, solving real problems, and helping jobs run smoothly from start to finish.