• Assistant Project Manager

    Actalent (Milwaukee, WI)


    Job Title: Assistant Project Manager of Construction(APM)

    Job Description

    As an Assistant Project Manager, you will partner with the Safety department to promptly and thoroughly investigate all accidents and 'near misses', ensuring incidents are communicated across the organization. You will manage billing and collections, facilitate process improvements in production and efficiency, and develop safety and project pre-plans. This role requires analyzing and forecasting factors that affect efficiency and results, developing strategies and schedules, and engaging in monthly financial project reviews.

    Responsibilities

    + Partner with the Safety department to investigate all accidents and 'near misses' promptly and thoroughly.

    + Communicate incidents across the organization.

    + Manage billing and collections, bill customers monthly and as construction schedule allows.

    + Track accounts receivable and manage late payments/past due accounts for positive cash flow.

    + Facilitate constant process improvement in production and efficiency in field labor.

    + Implement prefab and other production improvement tools to consistently improve labor production.

    + Establish week-to-week plans, determining what is to be done, when, and by whom.

    + Analyze and forecast factors that affect efficiency and results.

    + Develop appropriate programs, strategies, schedules, and supervision.

    + Develop safety and project pre-plans.

    + Review and approve crew time sheets and production.

    + Track financial performance, reserve and track bill of materials.

    + Initiate change orders and engage in monthly financial project reviews.

    + Share manpower, resources, and tools with all projects, departments, and branches as needed.

    Essential Skills

    + Project management

    + Construction management

    + Electrical engineering

    + Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or Civil Engineering

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience estimating or running construction projects is a plus.

    + Any OSHA certifications would be a plus.

    + Proficiency with Procore software

    + Internships in construction is a plus.

    Work Environment

    You will work in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The role may require travel to various job sites and coordination with multiple departments and branches. The work environment emphasizes safety and continuous improvement in production processes. Standard office hours apply, with flexibility based on project needs.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $36.06/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.