Assistant Project Manager

About the Company

The Romanoff Group of Companies, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, operates offices in eleven markets across eight states. We are a blend of commercial and residential electrical, heating & cooling, and plumbing companies primarily serving the new housing construction market. Founded in 1982, our growth is driven by the pride and craftsmanship of our team, supported by exceptional project management and industry-leading expertise. As a 100% employee-owned company, we are deeply committed to the success of our team and the communities we serve.

About the Role

The Assistant Project Manager will provide project, supervisory, and coordination support for ongoing project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in documenting and logging change orders, submittals, requests for information (RFIs), and other project documentation.
• Attend meetings and assist with project coordination activities to facilitate project success.
• Work with supervisors, trade contractors, and suppliers to support the operations team.
• Manage schedules, project progress, shop drawing requirements, and material releases to ensure adherence to project objectives and timely deliveries.
• Assist Project Manager(s) in monitoring project performance, managing schedules, weekly reporting, project budgets, and quality standards in compliance with plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Assist in regular review of job costs, reports, project history, and purchase order history.
• Review and interpret plans, shop drawings, and other project documents to identify change management needs, trade-specific take-offs, and document pricing requirements.
• Cultivate a cooperative working relationship with managers, supervisors, fellow employees, and customers.
• Maintain knowledge of national and state-specific building codes/amendments and their application in projects.
• Attain and maintain knowledge of building construction means and methods.
• Accurately document project status updates in a timely manner.
• Manage tasks requiring changes in work plans or schedules.
• Attain and maintain familiarity with relevant trade systems associated with new construction.
• Reinforce safety standards and report accidents or incidents to the Safety Manager as outlined in Company Policy.
• Assist in managing the close-out processes, including updating punch lists and gathering information for record drawings.
• Assist in creating accurate and detailed material purchase orders for equipment and miscellaneous materials.
• Directly manage small construction projects under the guidance of a Senior Project Manager to develop experience for becoming a Project Manager.
• Maintain digital documentation such as purchasing and change orders.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Coordinator, or Project Engineer, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficient computer skills in Bluebeam and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, etc.).
• Preferred: Experience in the new-construction field.
• Preferred: Associate degree and/or trade school.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, sit, and lift.
• Must be able to pick up, lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (heat, rain, cold, and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.

Benefits

• Highly competitive wage.
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and additional voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• $15k company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (100% employee-owned).
• Training and support.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Paid apprenticeship and educational reimbursement.

Schedule

Standard work schedule: Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4:00pm and Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm. Must be willing to be flexible as job requirements may change.