Assistant Project Manager

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER / PROJECT ENGINEERAssistant Project Manager | Project Engineer | Construction Project Engineer | Project Controls | Electrical & Instrumentation | Industrial ConstructionFor over 35 years, ISC has delivered safe, high-quality engineering, construction, and maintenance solutions across a wide range of industries and complex work environments.We are Powered by People, and our people are the foundation of everything we accomplish. At ISC, Associates have opportunities to build their skills, take on meaningful challenges, and grow their careers while contributing to work they can be proud of.THE POSITIONISC is seeking a driven Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer to support the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects.Working alongside Project Managers, Project Controls, field leadership, and other project team members, this position supports key areas of project execution including project controls, cost tracking, scheduling, procurement, material management, change management, billing, document control, and client coordination.This position provides an opportunity to build experience across the construction project lifecycle and develop the technical, financial, and leadership skills needed to advance within construction project management. Candidates may come from project engineering, project coordination, project controls, field engineering, construction management, or related backgrounds.RESPONSIBILITIESProject Management & CoordinationSupport Project Managers and project leadership with day-to-day project execution and coordination.Assist with planning, organizing, and tracking project activities, priorities, and deliverables.Coordinate communication and information flow between field teams, project management, clients, vendors, and internal departments.Maintain organized project files, records, reports, and documentation.Support project meetings and follow up on assigned items and deliverables.Help identify project issues and coordinate with appropriate team members to support timely resolution.Project Controls, Cost & ScheduleAssist with project scheduling, progress tracking, cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting.Monitor project information and help maintain accurate cost and progress records.Assist with estimating labor, materials, and other project requirements.Support preparation, tracking, and documentation of change orders.Assist project leadership with monitoring project performance against established budgets and schedules.Support the development of project reports and other project controls documentation.Procurement & Material ManagementPrepare and track purchase orders, material requisitions, procurement activities, and material deliveries.Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, project teams, and field personnel regarding material requirements and delivery schedules.Support material management activities to help ensure required materials and equipment are available when needed.Assist with purchasing activities and vendor communication.Coordinate tools, equipment, inventory, and other project resources as required.Billing & Project AdministrationSupport lump-sum and cost-plus billing, invoicing, and cost management activities.Coordinate with Accounting and project teams regarding project billing documentation.Assist in resolving billing and invoicing discrepancies.Support payroll and other project administrative activities as required.Maintain accurate and organized financial and administrative project documentation.Construction DocumentationSupport the tracking and coordination of RFIs, submittals, construction records, and project documentation as applicable.Maintain accurate document control and help ensure project information is current and accessible to appropriate team members.Assist with distributing project documents and maintaining required records.Support documentation associated with project changes, procurement, materials, costs, and construction activities.Client & Team CoordinationDevelop and maintain professional relationships with clients and project stakeholders.Communicate effectively with field leadership, project management, clients, vendors, Accounting, and other internal teams.Support project leadership in responding to client and project needs.Work collaboratively across field and office environments to support successful project execution.QUALIFICATIONSExperience or education related to construction management, engineering, project management, project controls, industrial construction, or a related field.Previous experience as a Project Engineer, Project Coordinator, Project Controls Coordinator, Field Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or similar position is preferred but not required.Experience with or knowledge of electrical and instrumentation (E&I) construction is preferred.Familiarity with construction materials, equipment, procurement, cost tracking, scheduling, or project documentation is preferred.Experience with Primavera P6, Viewpoint Vista, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or comparable construction and project management systems is a plus.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational and analytical skills.Ability to maintain accurate project documentation and records.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.Ability to work effectively with both field and office teams.Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and make sound decisions with increasing independence.RELATED PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUNDSRelevant experience may come from several professional backgrounds, including:Assistant Project ManagerProject EngineerConstruction Project EngineerProject CoordinatorProject Controls CoordinatorField EngineerE&I Project CoordinatorConstruction CoordinatorAssociate Project ManagerCOMPETENCIESStrong organizational and project coordination skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Ability to understand and support project cost, schedule, procurement, and documentation processes.Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate project information.Ability to communicate professionally with clients, field personnel, leadership, vendors, and internal departments.Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing project requirements.Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.Desire to learn, take on increasing responsibility, and develop within construction project management.Commitment to safety, quality, integrity, and successful project execution.OTHER INFORMATIONWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.ISC evaluates and hires applicants for employment based exclusively upon the applicant's merit. No applicant will ever be required to pay money or any other form of compensation to an ISC employee in order to be hired by or considered for employment with the Company.This job profile is not intended to be a complete listing of all similar, miscellaneous, or incidental duties that may be required from day to day. ISC utilizes the multi-skill concept and expects all Associates to perform other job requirements as needed.