What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Assistant-Industrial position at Helm Group?
Are you ready to launch your career in the construction industry with Helm? The Helm Group is seeking an energetic, proactive, and detail-oriented Project Assistant to join our team. As a Helm Project Assistant, you will provide support in the planning, execution, monitoring, and control of projects. This person should be familiar with general construction practices, be very organized, hand have some experience with excel, accounting, and project management.
This position is for our industrial division which is responsible for the HVAC, Plumbing, and Piping scopes of work for new construction projects as well as remodel work in buildings such as pharmaceutical plants, food service processing plants, manufacturing facilities and other industrial building types. This role is located in our Westmont, IL office.
Key Responsibilities
- Organize and manage project documents, including drawings, submittals, contracts, etc.
- Prepare various forms and reports as directed by Project Managers (Subcontracts, Purchase Orders, Change Orders, Submittals, RFI)
- Monitor construction management contract compliance (COI, bonds, permits, Safety)
- Order & Track Equipment, Review Invoices
- Assist in Compliance Monitoring of Subcontractors
- Act as liaison with GC, project manager, field, vendors, subcontractors, and accounting
- Knowledge of construction industry
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Critical thinker with a continuous improvement mindset
- Positive, professional, polite
- Solid communication skills, written and verbal
- Effectively understands and sets priorities
- Dependable and driven self-starter with strong self-responsibility
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Outlook, Excel, Word, Team, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of Viewpoint is a plus, but not necessary.
- Knowledge of HVAC systems is a plus, but not necessary.
- Implementation of all Safety requirements.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required
- College Degree preferred, but not necessary.
- 3 years of experience (preferred) as a Project Assistant or Project Coordinator
Final determination of a successful candidate’s pay is based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Helm provides a competitive compensation package that recognizes an individual’s experience and qualifications combined with a benefits package to meet your needs.
As a valued member of the Helm team, your benefits package will include:
- 401K plan with matching contributions
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Health Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Wellness Programs
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $70,000