Assistant Project Manager 1 - Mechanical

$80,000 - $80,000/Yr

Southland Industries - Pflugerville, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Pflugerville, TX

501-1,000 employees

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Assistant Project Manager 1 - Mechanical role at Southland Industries involves learning project management methods and strategies while supporting various administrative tasks for designated projects. The position aims to develop skills in project coordination, document analysis, and communication, contributing to the successful execution of construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Participate in construction document analysis to develop clear and consistent interpretations.
• Become familiar with the materials, equipment, and components of the technical systems installed by Brandt's trades.
• Advise project management of potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, and the like, as it relates to assigned duties.
• Learn how Brandt can circumvent and/or resolve such problems.
• Compose and edit letters, memos, reports, and procedures as directed.
• Process day-to-day administrative items (i.e., expense reports, supply requisitions, RFI's, submittals, shop drawings, procurement, quantity take-offs, etc.) per supervisor's direction.
• Prepare special reports, studies, and statistical analysis per supervisor's request.
• Assist with the research and preparation of field change requests to resolve design issues.
• Participate in the continuous updating and accurate generation of as-built documents.
• Attend project coordination and owner/contractor/architect/engineer meetings as directed.
• Assume a proactive approach to career development.

Requirements

• 4-yr mechanical engineering or construction science degree (or commensurate levels of technical training and related construction experience)
• 0-2 years of construction and/or general business experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Excellent MS Office skills and ability/desire to learn new software systems
• Must obtain OSHA-30 certification within six (6) months from date of hire
• Must be courteous, professional, diplomatic, and highly motivated

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
• Numerous training opportunities and company-paid membership for professional associations and licenses