Assistant Project Manager

Take your next step with Saulsbury Industries! Location: Odessa, TX or Houston, TX Type: Full time General Information/Job Summary Assistant Project Manager will support and manage certain stages of projects. They will oversee the various tasks involved in the implementation of a project, such as material requisitions and takeoffs, subcontractor selection, budgeting, scheduling, organizing, record-keeping and handling information flow from the Project Manager to the project team. Assistant project managers will monitor the overall progress and update the Project Manager regularly on departmental progress. Responsibilities/Competencies Participate in project design meetings and propose improvements if necessary Assist with procurement process, inclusive of completing material take-offs, sending our RFQ’s, ordering materials, and ensuring materials arrive onsite timely Development of Technical queries, finding solutions and sending internal and external RFI’s to ensure engineering solutions get resolved to support construction Plan and manage team goals, project schedules and new information Supervise current projects and coordinate all team members to keep workflow on track Direct project correspondence by preparing and reviewing project proposals, memos, meeting minutes and emails Adhere to budget by monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving measures Support on any other requested task related to the projects activities under scope or as requested by direct management. Acts as a technical resource for internal and external customers/contacts by providing answers to inquiries and coordinating responses; resolving problems and/or discrepancies which may involve research and data collection Qualification & Skills Preferred to have BS/BA degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or previous experience in project coordination/management Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in industrial construction. Able to travel to various job sites. Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Experience using computers for a variety of tasks. Good communication and interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationships Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities Team-management and leadership skills Documentation management and ability to use project management tools Attention to details even under pressure Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines Knowledge of computer software with experience with MS Word, MS Excel, and other common business software Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing Physical Requirements Prolonged periods sitting / standing at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Ability to walk the property and laydown yards. Ability to carry up to 50 pounds. Saulsbury is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status. Saulsbury Industries provides engineering, general construction, electrical & instrumentation, and fabrication services to heavy industrial markets. We manage turnkey, grassroots, engineering, construction, and procurement (EPC), electrical transmission & distribution services, and E&I projects for clients nationwide. Saulsbury has provided services to a diverse energy sector for more than 50 years. Our reputation has been built on honesty and integrity to our clients and employees through the continuous commitments to safety, quality, growth, and mutual profitability. We offer stable employment, career advancement and a commitment to the work/life balance of our employees. Most importantly, we bring our "safety first and foremost" value that has yielded one of the preeminent records for incident-free operations in the construction industry. Saulsbury is capable of handling projects in size from under $100,000 to more than $100 million. We have offices located in Odessa, Dallas, Port Arthur, Henderson, Abilene, and Bismarck ND. Visit our website at www.saulsbury.com Saulsbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer