What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager - Manhattan, KS position at Interstates Companies?
At Interstates, we don't just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we're doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you're bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you'll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you'll feel at home here.
Are you ready to jumpstart your career with a leader in industrial electrical engineering, construction, and automation?
As a Assistant Project Manager at Interstates, you'll work closely with our field crews to keep projects on track and ensure we deliver excellent work to clients, all while taking on some of the toughest challenges in the industry.
Here, integrity, trust and safety are always top of mind. Our work is exciting, and every single day is different. We will work together to solve problems, and we'll provide you with the training and support you need to craft a strong career path. You'll do it all at a dynamic, growing company that provides you with a competitive salary and outstanding benefits.
Interstates Describes Its Culture as Family-Like
- Caring co-workers treat each other like family
- Be treated like an individual, not just a number
- Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work life
- Lunch gatherings and social activities promotes fun and camaraderie
- Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates
Our Why:
- Providing opportunities for our people
- Making a difference with our clients
- Pursuing a better way
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Who doesn't want to retire early?
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Multiple plans to choose between
- Vacation
- We encourage our employees to take vacation...And when you take it, to log off and enjoy. Work life balance matter.
- Competitive Pay
- Bonus Incentives
- Your hard work does not go unnoticed. We prioritize the work you put in for our team.
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Advancement Opportunities
- We provide onsite Career Coaching. Where do you want to be in the next few years? That matters to our team!
At Interstates, our success starts with yours.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Project Manager and jobsite leadership in managerial and leadership functions on the project
- Run project control systems for the benefit of the project team
- CPM schedule creation and updating/communicating
- Last Planner/White Board crew scheduling
- RFI's, submittals, meeting minutes, and other site communication
- Act as a project analyst; assess project controls information and assist jobsite leadership in problem solving and alternate methods to achieve project success
- Provide estimating take-offs and other support for analysis and change orders
- Attend client meetings onsite and collaborate with trade contractors
- Prepare information for, and participate in, monthly project reviews
- Assist in procurement and expediting of materials and subcontracts
- Promote the Interstates safety culture daily
Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Able to track and organize projects and prioritize work
- Open to continuously adjusting project systems to plan and deliver projects successfully
- Strong team building, interpersonal/verbal/written communication skills
- Comfortable speaking in front of clients, peers, and managers
Education:Bachelor's or associate's degree in electrical engineering/technology or construction management
Travel: Able to travel to customer sites up to 25% of the time, with our Manhattan, KS location as your home base.
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Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.
Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provides a drug free work environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. A copy of our AAP is available upon request during regular business hours.