Assistant Project Manager

About Met-Con, Inc.

Met-Con is dedicated to advancing infrastructure excellence by focusing on precision, safety, and innovation in steel erection. We commit to surpassing industry standards to deliver outstanding quality and reliability in every project, building not only structures but enduring partnerships that support our clients' visions with strength and success.

Role Overview

The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager in construction management tasks, providing both administrative and technical assistance. Key responsibilities include overseeing the fabrication and erection of structural steel, miscellaneous metals, joists, and metal decking for specific projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Project Manager to coordinate all aspects of structural steel fabrication and erection processes.
• Interpret specifications and blueprints to determine required material locations, quantities, and dimensions.
• Develop and implement schedules incorporating preconstruction planning, submittals, engineering, shop drawing preparation, procurement, fabrication, shipping, erection, and project closeout steps.
• Prepare, review, coordinate, and manage submittals, contracts, blueprints/drawings, and other vital documentation.
• Communicate and collaborate with other contractors to maintain schedules, material deliveries, and resolve design conflicts.
• Utilize BIM processes and clash detection to coordinate steel packages with other trade contractors effectively.
• Organize and archive important documents in both physical and digital formats systematically.

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in project management, preferably within steel fabrication and erection environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera is advantageous.
• Possession of a valid U.S. driver's license.
• Experience with Tekla and Trimble Connect software programs is a plus.
• Understanding of materials, tools, and methods related to steel construction.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, quality assurance, and cost control measures.
• Capability to apply various levels of mathematical principles relevant to the position.

Additional Information

Met-Con is an equal opportunity employer encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. The company maintains a drug-free workplace policy, requiring post-offer testing for specified substances in accordance with internal policies. Met-Con participates in the Federal E-Verify Program to confirm employment eligibility.