Assistant Project Manager

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Location: Thibodaux, Louisiana

Job Type: Full-Time

Industry: Construction

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

Our client is 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.

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects from pre-construction through completion.

Working under the guidance of the Project Manager, this role will assist with project schedules, budgets, resources, documentation, subcontractors, safety, quality, and client communications.

The ideal candidate has a background in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, strong organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple project activities while maintaining schedule, cost, safety, and quality objectives.

Why Join Us?

• Gain hands-on experience supporting construction projects from planning through completion
• Work closely with Project Managers, field teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients
• Develop project management, scheduling, budgeting, and leadership skills
• Participate in pre-construction and active project execution
• Work in a safety-focused and quality-driven construction environment

Responsibilities

Project Planning & 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 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
• Help ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget

Budget & Schedule Management

• Review project requirements, schedules, deliverables, and estimated costs
• Monitor project performance using appropriate tracking tools
• 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

Resource & 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 vendors and subcontractors
• Help identify resource needs and resolve issues affecting project execution

Client & Team Communication

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

Safety & Quality Assurance

• Promote and follow the company's safety program
• Support the identification and mitigation of project risks
• 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 according to company procedures

General Responsibilities

• Apply strong 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

Qualifications

• 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 managers, construction workers, subcontractors, clients, and vendors
• Strong problem-solving and risk-management skills
• Ability to monitor project performance and support resolution of project issues
• Willingness to learn and develop project management and leadership skills
• Ability to work under the guidance of a Project Manager

Preferred Experience

• Construction project coordination
• Commercial, heavy civil, or industrial construction experience
• Experience with Microsoft Project
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and vendors
• Construction scheduling and budget tracking
• Jobsite safety inspections and safety meetings
• Construction documentation and project reporting

Work Environment

• Full-time construction project management support role based in Thibodaux, Louisiana
• Regular coordination with project managers, field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and clients
• May involve construction site visits, safety inspections, project meetings, and field coordination
• Requires the ability to work in both office and active construction environments