Assistant Project Manager

$60,000 - $75,000/Yr

New Earth - Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time - Mid Level

Cedar Rapids, IA

Social Assistance

About the position

The Assistant Project Manager at New Earth USA is a supervisory-level role focused on overseeing project operations within a growing waste solutions company. This position requires a high degree of independence, professionalism, and effective communication, as the individual will manage project staff, equipment, and budgets while ensuring project goals are met with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of project operations
• Continuous coordination and communication with company management and client representatives
• Management, training and supervision of project staff
• Management of project equipment and vehicles
• Management and execution of project goals and budgets
• Fulfillment of project reporting and monitoring requirements

Requirements

• Previous management experience required
• Significant experience managing operations involving construction equipment, dredging operations, farm operations and/or commercial trucking/logistics
• Must be highly capable using computers and software (including Microsoft Office products)
• Must be able to regularly and effectively communicate with clients, customers and stakeholders
• Must have a reasonably high degree of mechanical aptitude
• Highly motivated with strong time management, organization, and communication skills

Nice-to-haves

• Willing to travel 10% for training, assistance with project start-ups, etc.
• Willing to work overtime as required to fulfill the responsibilities and duties of the position
• Willing and able to occasionally perform physically demanding tasks in extreme weather conditions

Benefits

• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Health Insurance
• 401k