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The Assistant Project Manager assists with the planning, directing, and coordinating of activities for designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Assists in reviewing project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project. Will be responsible for contract administration, billing, submittal processing, bid preparation, and filing, among other duties, as the project may require. Extensive experience in Word Processing, using Spreadsheets, Internet software, E-mail, and Database software is essential for this position. Supervisory experience is preferred. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

Responsibilities

*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

Update and maintain the construction schedule

Document daily activities and identifying/solving on-site construction issues

Prepare and supervise completion of project closeout

Assist other craft workers as needed

Qualifications

Physical

Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., but may occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Hearing and comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions

Will need to perform sedentary to heavy work

Will operate office equipment of all types

Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds

Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis

Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, reaching overhead, squatting, sitting or standing and lifting

Must be able to manipulate and traverse uneven terrain, ladders, and multi-floor buildings with no elevator

Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.

Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)

Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

Ability to drive cars/trucks as needed

Mental

Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision and field workers

Talking and reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy

Ability to use math/complete calculations

Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions

Decision making skills necessary

Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details

Requires strong leadership and motivational skills