Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will provides support in all phases of project planning, coordination, and execution. This role involves working closely with the Project Manager to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to specified quality standards. By applying strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills to contribute to the team’s success and ensure project goals align with organizational strategies.

About Us

SME Steel Contractors has provided comprehensive structural steel fabrication and erection since 1992 and is one of the largest fabricators/erectors of structural steel in the United States. Driven to be different from all others, SME is a division 5 company with a commitment to safety, value, and innovation. Visit to learn more. SME Steel Contractors is a division of SME Industries, Inc.

Why Join Us?

• Health and Wellness Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Financial Benefits including competitive compensation and 401(k) plan.
• Additional Benefits including Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Thorough understanding of each project’s scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Assist in the execution of project scheduling, budget management, and performance tracking.
• May assist in managing multiple projects in various stages of completion, depending upon size and complexity.
• Work with assigned Project Manager to meet all project requirements and responsibilities.
• Proactively communicate project status, issues, and risks to assigned Project Manager.
• Troubleshoot project issues and ensuring resolutions are clearly established and executed.
• Conduct regular formal and informal status meetings with all concerned stakeholders (i.e., general contractor, owner, architect, SME office and field personnel, and subcontractors).
• Assist in preparing project change orders.
• Assist in preparing scope or work assessments and managing cost-effective subcontractors.
• Coordinate shop drawings, field drawings and all other project details with general contractors, inter-departmental teams, subcontractors, and vendors to facilitate efficient project workflows.
• Effectively utilize SME’s policies, procedures, and methodologies for a safe work environment during all phases of the project.
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (Or equivalent work experience)
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to organize and maintain complex data, drawings, legal contracts, requests for information and answers, and miscellaneous information through a project’s completion.
• Knowledge and understanding of general construction contracts and subcontract language.
• Possess knowledge of construction drawings and blueprints. Ability to read design documents and familiarity with design specifications (AISC, AWS and materials).
• Must be able to assist in developing, maintaining, and modifying project budgets.
• Ability to assist in determining and tracking Cost to Completes, Change Orders and to forecast future costs.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, communicate effectively, and solve problems proactively.
• Ability to maintain a professional relationship with clients, general contractors, engineers, field personnel, co-workers, project managers, design and detail personnel.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without need for employer sponsorship. Must be willing to work in-person at our West Jordan, Utah Location.

Preferred:

• MBA or Advance degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in project management, construction, or structural and architectural steel projects is preferred; however, recent graduates are also encouraged to apply.
• Proficient in Bluebeam, MS Project, and other construction software
• Knowledge of OSHA Standards, manufacturing practices, and applicable codes (AISC, AWS, ASTM, IBC, etc.)

Equal Employment Opportunity: SME Industries Inc. and its divisions (SME Steel Contractors, Southwest Steel, CoreBrace, DuraFuse, and SME Logistics) are equal opportunity employers.

Employment Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Proof of eligibility will be required upon hire.

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