Assistant Project Manager (New Orleans)

Company Overview

For over 40 years,  Himmel’s Architectural Door and Hardware  has provided quality products and services in the commercial door and architectural specialties industry. Himmel’s is a growing organization with locations in Nashville, New Orleans, Prairieville, Dallas, and Houston. We pride ourselves as the door opening experts, not simply a construction material supplier. Our family owned and operated company is currently seeking a  Assistant Project Manager  to join our team in the New Orleans Location.

The  Project Management Team  is the backbone of our growing business. This position is scheduled Monday -Thursday 7am – 4:30pm and Friday 7am – 3:30pm.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the project manager in all phases and aspects of the project
• Efficiently communicate and work with customers, vendors, and architects to be sure we are providing the best solution to meet the needs of the project
• Learn to manage projects from estimate, contract negotiation, submittals, procurement, change orders, delivery, billing, and closeout.

Preferred

• Experience reading plans & specifications
• Experience using industry specific software (Comsense)
• Familiar with Division 8 specifications and the construction Industry

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills including Excel, Word, Outlook & Bluebeam
• Excellent mutli-tasking & problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively perform in an advanced, fast-paced environment both individually as well as part of a team
• Needs to be self-motivated, have a strong work ethic, positive and helpful demeanor and possess excellent customer service skills.
• Must pass drug and alcohol screen and successfully complete random screens and pass a background check

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off each year and Paid Holidays
• Supplemental/Voluntary Insurance – Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability,
• Advancement Opportunity to grow your career

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Project management: 1 year (Required)
• Commercial Construction: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Equal opportunity

Equal access to programs, services and employment opportunities is available to all persons without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or applicable state and local laws, applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the application and/or interview process should notify the Human Resources Department. Examples of reasonable accommodations include making a change to the application process; providing written materials in an alternate format such as braille, large print, or audio recording; using a sign language interpreter; using specialized equipment; or modifying testing conditions.