INDUSTRY: Commercial Construction

THE OPPORTUNITY
Steel Encounters is seeking an Assistant Project Manager. This is a critical position for Steel Encounters' project management team. A great Assistant Project Manager utilizes the highest level of organizational, planning, and communication skills to keep the project team organized and informed. Working alongside the Project Manager, the Assistant Project Manager participates in nearly every aspect of the project and strives diligently to ensure the successful attainment of its objectives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide continual and effective communication with customers and project team. This includes regular telephone calls, e-mails, taking and distributing meeting minutes, maintaining, and distributing various reports and logs
• Create project schedules: Assist the PM and Scheduler in the development of a complete project schedule. Regularly communicate schedule expectations to team members and consistently follow-up on project milestones and goals.
• Create submittals: Under the direction of the PM, collect and submit complete product submittals per specifications, contractual requirements, and exclusions
• Complete RFIs: Work closely with engineering staff, vendors and subs, the PM, and our customers to write, resolve, and fully process RFIs in a timely manner
• Document Control: Team member primarily responsible for the maintenance of the architectural conformance documents post-project award and turnover from estimating
• Assist PM and estimator in the management of change documents and collaboration with engineering and outside vendors on the incorporation of approved changes into shop drawings
• Procurement: Work with PM and engineering staff to prepare material takeoff packages to meet project sequencing and delivery requirements. Assist PM with placing purchase orders and other commitments, as required
• Function as the assistant manager on assigned projects. Be capable of covering for the Project Manager at various meetings and with emails and phone calls during their absence. Work closely with Project Manager to gain further insight on project financial, schedule, and risk management.

KEYS TO SUCCESS

• Minimum of two years’ experience in the commercial construction industry
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a combination of Construction Management and work experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus
• Proficient in scheduling software, such as Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Well versed in Microsoft Office products
• Extremely well organized and meticulous
• Analytical thinker, problem solver
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Ability to lead and facilitate discussions and meetings
• Comprehends architectural and structural drawings for large commercial buildings
• Knowledge of the International Building Code and its application to our work
• Knowledgeable with Blue Beam, Procore, or similar software
• Collaborate effectively with company and project team
• Responsible and professional in approach to work
• Showing pride in your work by being concerned about the details and making sure the work is done correctly and completely
• Shows initiative and takes accountability for the outcome of decisions

WAGES & BENEFITS

• Salary is negotiable based on experience ($60,000 - $70,000)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401(k) Profit Share and annual bonus plan
• Health insurance (Company pays 75% of premium) and all other standard benefits
• $40.00 monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Wellness Program, ($50.00 to $70.00) monthly incentive for participation
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Eight (8) paid holidays

WHO WE ARE | WHAT WE DO

Are you looking for a company who values their employees and wants to help them grow? Are you someone who enjoys being part of a team that is proud of the work they do and whose goal is to provide our customers with an outstanding construction experience? Nestled in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, Steel Encounters is a highly respected specialty building envelope subcontractor and steel, joist, and deck supplier. Steel Encounters is an ESOP company (employee-owned company), employees receive dividends on profits that go directly towards retirement. Each employee-owner takes pride in their work and is an important contributor to our overall success. At Steel Encounters, our team is our greatest asset.

Check out our company and projects at: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/steelencounters

Apply online at https://www.steelencounters.com/careers

Candidates need to pass a background screen and drug test.