Assistant Project Manager

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Overview

Keller is the world leader in geotechnical construction and deep foundations. With a North American presence of over 100 years, we operate as the market leader with over 50 offices throughout the US and Canada. By connecting global resources and local experience, Keller develops innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to geotechnical challenges. Our values of integrity, collaboration, and excellence enable us to lead the industry in providing the optimal solution for our clients.

We are seeking a results-driven Assistant Project Manager to join our team in Wadsworth, Ohio.

In this position, you will be responsible for contract administration duties, including target and job initiation, purchase orders, change orders, general contract administration, material accrual, bid file assembly including plan retrieval and printing; accounting administration duties including bonds, insurance, lien waivers, weekly revenue summary, and filing. You will be working directly with the Branch Manager, Project Managers, Engineers and Superintendents to develop and provide the business leaders meaningful financial tools they need to make real time decisions regarding their projects.

Responsibilities

• Search for potential projects
• Review documents with project manager and track opportunities
• Download documents (plans, specs, geotechnical report and addenda) from plan rooms
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Assist with pre-bid qualifications and bidders list
• Complete initial project take-off
• Monitor and track project’ progress and notify the project manager of any changes

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have several years of experience in project management / accounting and relevant hands-on experience within the construction industry. A.S. or B.S. with concentrated focus including business, accounting, finance, legal studies and/or construction management preferred. Must be an independent thinker, well organized, self-motivated, reliable, detail oriented, and possess excellent interpersonal & customer relations skills. Excellent computer skills and written & verbal communication skills necessary. 

Other requirements include:

• Demonstrated track record of success within the construction industry
• Demonstrated experience communicating and working effectively with Engineers, Superintendents and other key business partners
• Demonstrated experience in developing solutions to problems
• Familiarity with accounting principles
• Ability to meet hectic and changing schedules and deadlines a
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically, Excel & Word)
• Other duties as assigned by the Branch Manager
• Ability to travel to projects around Cleveland, Columbus or Detroit

Additional Information

Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year 

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant internal and external experience, knowledge, skills, scope of job, geographical location or other factors permitted by law

 Benefits:

• 401(k) + matching 
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay 

Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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