Assistant Project Manager - Automation

Overview: Are you ready to jumpstart your career with a leader in industrial electrical engineering, construction, and automation? As a Assistant Project Manager at Interstates, you'll work closely with our technical experts 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.
This role is focused on leading project success with our Automation team as well as internal initiatives within the organization.
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 leadership in managerial and leadership functions on the project Run project control systems for the benefit of the project team Schedule creation and updating/communicating Coordination of resources between teams RFI's, submittals, meeting minutes, and other project communication Act as a project analyst; assess project controls information and assist leadership in problem solving and alternate methods to achieve project success Provide estimating support for analysis and change orders Attend client meetings onsite and collaborate with other project teams Prepare information for, and participate in, monthly project reviews Assist in procurement and expediting of materials and subcontracts Promote the Interstates safety culture daily Qualifications: 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 business, project management, construction management, or technical field.
Travel: Able to travel to customer sites up to 25% of the time, with our Omaha, NE, Sioux Falls, SD, Sioux Center, IA location as your home base.
Opportunity to have work remote for this role.
Interstates Describes Its Culture as Family-Like Caring co-workers treat each other like family Be treated like an individual, not just a number Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work life Lunch gatherings and social activities promotes fun and camaraderie Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates Our Why: Providing opportunities for our people Making a difference with our clients Pursuing a better way Benefits: 401(k) Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Vacation Competitive Pay Bonus Incentives Disability Insurance Life Insurance Advancement Opportunities Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer and provides a drug-free work environment.