Assistant Project Manager - Wichita, KS

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Project Manager

Full-Time | Wichita, KS

Compensation: Salary, with final compensation based on skills, experience, and qualifications. (Paid weekly)

Who We Are

Higgins Group, Inc. is a premier multi-service specialty contractor providing high-quality, reliable construction services that enhance the comfort, value, and functionality of homes and businesses. As a trusted leader serving Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, our Commercial Walls & Ceilings team plays a key role in delivering high-quality interior spaces through skill, precision, and craftsmanship.

Our Purpose & Core Values

Work Hard. Stay Lean. Honor Christ.

We are committed to:

• Relentless Diligence
• Faithful Stewardship
• Unshakable Integrity 
• Respect in Action 
• Joy in the Journey

 

Role Summary

The Assistant Project Manager assists with field production operations for the Commercial Walls & Ceilings team, ensuring multiple commercial projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with budget, schedule, and quality standards. Serving as support to the field and executive leadership, this role is responsible for assisting with workforce planning, labor productivity, and overall operational performance, requiring strong leadership, manpower forecasting ability, and the operational insight to keep projects on track while upholding Higgins Group's quality standards.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Provides support with daily production activities across multiple commercial projects
• Assists the Project Manager to align labor, materials, and equipment
• Monitor job progress and proactively address production delays
• Conduct regular job site visits and field audits

• Assist with hiring, performance evaluations, and corrective coaching

• Manage labor budgets for projects
• Monitor productivity, hours, and production rates
• Identify cost risks early and implement corrective actions
• Work closely with leadership to maintain profitability

• Review blueprints, schedule, specifications, and scope requirements
• Enforce company and OSHA safety standards

 

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years commercial drywall and metal stud framing construction experience
• Superintendent or foreman management experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of commercial blueprints, management software and estimating
• Out-of-town travel as required

Employment contingent upon passing Drug Test, Physical, and E-Verify

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