Sundt Construction
Specializes in construction, engineering, and project management across various sectors.
Civil Assistant Project Manager
Assist PM in planning, coordinating, budgeting, safety, and client relations for construction projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Assistant Project Manager supports the assigned Project Manager in planning, directing, and completing construction projects, ensuring client satisfaction and financial outcomes. Responsibilities include coordinating staff, communicating with crews and field managers, enforcing safety protocols, fostering client relationships, motivating employees, and monitoring budgets and labor costs to keep projects on schedule and within profit targets. The role requires wearing personal protective equipment, frequent reaching, stooping, kneeling, occasional climbing ladders, and regular interaction with people, while complying with safety standards; it is classified as safety‑sensitive due to potential exposure to equipment and hazardous materials. • Assist Project Manager in directing staff and coordinating contracted projects while maintaining profitability. • Communicate with crews and field managers to ensure projects meet guidelines, budgets, and schedules. • Enforce safety training, conduct meetings, and monitor job sites for hazards. • Build and maintain client relationships, addressing existing and potential issues. • Help plan, motivate, and resolve employee complaints to achieve project goals. • Monitor daily budgets and weekly labor costs, adjusting to meet financial targets.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸project coordination
- ▸safety enforcement
- ▸budget monitoring
- ▸client relations
- ▸crew communication
- ▸schedule management
What You Bring
Candidates must have a four‑year construction‑related degree or equivalent training, at least six years of construction experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment, and strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. • Hold a four‑year construction‑related degree or equivalent training with 6+ years industry experience. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and able to manage multiple fast‑paced projects. • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills for cross‑functional team leadership.
Requirements
- ▸construction degree
- ▸6+ years
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸project management
- ▸interpersonal
- ▸communication
Benefits
Sundt is a 100 % employee‑owned contractor that offers a culture of ownership, competitive pay, industry‑leading benefits such as 401(k), ESOP, health coverage, flexible time off, wellness programs, and opportunities for professional growth. • Receive competitive weekly salary, bonus eligibility, ESOP & 401(k), health coverage from day one, flexible time off, wellness programs, and educational assistance.
Work Environment
Onsite