Assistant Project Manager

About the role

Relying on individual industry and project experience, the Assistant Project Manager assists the assigned management team in maintaining project/contract organization, communication, and efficiency. This position is responsible for a variety of project-related tasks, reporting, and analysis to help facilitate the overall success of the project/contract. This position is 100% on-site; you must live within driving distance of Marion, IA.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and updates project documentation.
• Manages various program tasks as assigned by the Department/Division Manager or Supervisor.
• Develops and maintains effective and complete project files (physical and/or electronic).
• Obtains project-specific information by maintaining customer contact and internal communication.
• Assists the management team to ensure stakeholder notification and buy-in.
• Ensures that direct reports are successfully performing their work duties and responsibilities. Trains and assists them when needed.
• Proactively identifies and actively works to resolve potential engineering and/or construction design and permit issues before they cause job delays.
• Tracks project changes and scheduling delays. Documents the impact of these for future use if needed.
• Assists the management team with spontaneous high-priority tasks.
• Applies industry standard and project-specific knowledge to draw appropriate conclusions regarding units placed for production and billing accuracy, including field production approval.
• Collects and reviews all project documentation and submits to appropriate personnel in a timely fashion as required.
• May work directly or indirectly with Accounting and Billing Department personnel to ensure all revenue is accounted for and accurate.
• Utilizes existing and/or sends meaningful and timely reports to appropriate stakeholders with regard to direct reports.
• Acts as backup to critical business functions as directed.
• Participates in any required continuous training.
• Supports all company policies, procedures, and initiatives related to project, safety, and employee success.
• Some travel may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an industry-related field or 4 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Telecommunications Construction Industry knowledge and experience strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and comprehend various written and data-driven correspondence including production reports, project work orders, prints, etc.
• Basic computer operating and data entry skills.
• Experience with Database software, Computer-Aided Designs (CAD), Internet software, and MS Office; Google application experience is strongly preferred.
• Firm grasp of scheduling methodology.
• Proficient knowledge of the project life cycle as defined by PMI.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with minimum guidance.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Skills

• Teamwork and servant leadership
• Problem-solving
• Self-motivated
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• Thorough and effective communication
• Openness to change
• Comfort in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships

Benefits

• Weekly paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more