Assistant Project Manager

We are looking for the future leaders on our Interstates Project Management team. At Interstates, we specialize  in Electrical Construction, Engineering, Instrumentation, and Automation. Yes, that may sound like a mouthful, but we do not require any knowledge in those fields. We believe in coaching, training, and development. There is not anything our team can not teach you, with a great attitude and desire to help our customers and teams. We strongly encourage you, apply today and find out how we can help launch your career. 

As an 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.

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

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 Construction Engineering, Business Administration, Engineering technology or Construction Management

Travel: This position will be based out of our Sioux City, IA office. Travel for this role is expected up to 20% of the time. 

Benefits of Working at Interstates:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan + Company Match


• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefits (Short & Long-Term Disability, Group Life Insurance, and more)


• Company Discount Perk Program (Access to discounts with renown brands across the country)


• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay, Flexible Schedule (Support work/life balance)


• Bonus Incentives (End of Fiscal Year Incentives and Merit Increases)


• Family & safety culture – a team that cares about you as a whole person, not just what you do at work


• Company Sponsored Holiday Events, Team Celebrations, and Community Outreach Volunteer Time


• Advancement Opportunities unique to our employee's long-term goals


• Want to be a PM in 2-3 years. At Interstates, we can get you there!


• Career Coaching


• Not treated like a number, you are apart of our FAMILY

• Journeyman Electrician