Assistant Project Manager

Job Description
About the Job

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Location: Thibodaux, Louisiana

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary/Compensation: To be confirmed by the client

Key Skills: Construction Project Coordination, Project Scheduling, Budget Management,


Microsoft Project, Construction Documentation, Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Subcontractor Coordination, Quality Assurance, Safety Compliance, Inventory Management, Client Relations

About the Company

An established construction company focused on delivering projects safely, efficiently, and within established schedules and budgets. The company emphasizes quality assurance, effective project coordination, and strong relationships with clients, vendors, and construction teams.

Position Summary

The Assistant Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects from pre-construction through completion. Working under the guidance of the Project Manager, this role helps manage project schedules, budgets, resources, documentation, subcontractors, and client communications to ensure projects meet their objectives.

The ideal candidate has a background in construction management or a related field, strong organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple project activities while maintaining safety, quality, and cost controls.

Responsibilities
Project Planning and Coordination

• Assist the Project Manager with developing cost-effective project plans and schedules.
• Support pre-construction activities, including site visits and preparation of pre-construction work packages.
• Help oversee construction projects from initial planning through completion.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, deliverables, and progress reports.
• Coordinate construction workers, subcontractors, project team members, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor short-term and long-term project goals and track progress toward completion.
• Help ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Budget and Schedule Management

• Review project requirements, schedules, deliverables, and estimated costs.
• Monitor project performance using appropriate tracking tools and techniques.
• Assist with managing changes to project scope, schedules, and costs.
• Evaluate project constraints and support adjustments based on financial and operational considerations.
• Help ensure project activities align with budgetary objectives.
• Report project status, issues, and progress to management as needed.

Resource and Vendor Management

• Support resource planning and allocation to meet project requirements.
• Coordinate the selection and availability of tools, materials, and equipment.
• Track inventory and assist with material and equipment management.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third-party vendors and subcontractors.
• Help identify resource needs and resolve issues affecting project execution.

Client and Team Communication

• Maintain positive working relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings with project team members to identify and resolve issues.
• Prepare and share comprehensive project plans with clients and internal teams.
• Coordinate communication among field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and management.
• Maintain accurate and organized project documentation.

Safety and Quality Assurance

• Promote and follow the company's safety program.
• Under the Project Manager's guidance, identify and minimize project risks through safety standards and quality assurance controls.
• Conduct weekly site safety inspections.
• Lead weekly safety meetings with construction crews.
• Help ensure construction activities comply with safety requirements and project quality standards.
• Maintain and distribute FRC as needed, in accordance with company procedures.

General Responsibilities

• Apply effective time management and organizational skills to complete tasks efficiently.
• Continue developing leadership and project management capabilities.
• Attend conferences and training sessions as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs.

Work Environment

• Full-time construction project management support role based in Thibodaux, Louisiana.
• Requires coordination with project managers, field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
• May involve construction site visits, safety inspections, project meetings, and field coordination as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Project and PDF files.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Ability to coordinate project schedules, resources, budgets, and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with project teams, construction workers, subcontractors, clients, and vendors.
• Strong problem-solving and risk management skills.
• Ability to monitor project performance and support the resolution of project issues.
• Willingness to learn, develop leadership skills, and work under the guidance of a Project Manager.

Benefits
Why Join Us?

• Gain hands-on experience supporting construction projects from planning through completion.
• Work closely with project managers, field teams, subcontractors, clients, and vendors.
• Develop project management, budgeting, scheduling, and leadership skills.
• Contribute to a safety-focused and quality-driven construction environment.