Assistant Project Manager

We firmly believe that our people, culture, ownership & processes are what sets us apart from other design/build general contractors.  We're 100% employee-owned, and this doesn't just mean our employees own stock - it means we put our best effort into everything we do.  Our people are humble, intelligent, and hard working.   You can feel the energy and the passion when talking to our employee-owners - it's what makes our culture unique.  We design and build amazing buildings that we're proud of.  And we want you to join us to be part of something great!

NON-Negotiables{​{:}

}Before we get into the x's and o's, do you have a great attitude, high energy and will you put forth your best effort every day?  We believe that the path to success starts with these qualities and utilizing them EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.  Our employee-owners are dependable, hold each other accountable and take pride in our work. 

Position Summar

yWe are looking for a results-driven, dedicated, and organized Assistant Project Manager to join our team in Wausau, WI.  The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong communication skills, and bring a positive attitude to work each day. The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting Project Managers in coordinating the activities of a project to ensure cost, schedule, document control and quality standards are met. Under the direction of the PM, the Assistant Project Manager is expected to take on any/all tasks in the quest to learn all he/she can about construction.

Essential Funtion

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• Evaluate subcontractors for work to be performed, including seeking out to subcontractors to partner with in new and existing territorie
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• Develop and research potential clients in the Wausau are
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• Work with PMs to develop a proposal for client and scope of work for subcontracting trade
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• Review preliminary requests for proposals and write proposals for smaller project
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• Assist with writing and processing change order
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• Manage project documents internally and through SharePoint for external access by sub
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• Attend or conduct site visit walkthroughs with client and subcontractor
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• Coordinate distribution of plans, instructions to bidder's guidelines, and other documents to subcontractors for pricing and follow up with proposal clarification request
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• Attend internal job flow, check set, pre-construction, and punch list meetings when appropriat
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• Research building permit fees with municipalities for internal estimating departmen
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• Coordinate building, gas, electrical and phone permit applications, and coordiante plan review with inspecto
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• General administration of current projects between department
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• Other duties as assigne
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Posititon Qualification

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• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her action
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• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with other
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• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or tas
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• Goal Oriented - Ability to ensure that they and others stay focused on the task objectives and perform in accordance wiht clear expectations and goal
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• Interpersonal - Ability to develop and maintain relationships with other
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• Organized - Ability to be structured and methodical working skill
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• Self-Motivated - Ability to reach a goal or perform a task with little supervision or direction

Ideal Candidate Will Have{​{:}

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• Education{​{:}} Bachelors or Associate degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, or Finance (Preferr
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• d) Experience{​{:}} Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in the construction industry. Sales in a construction related field is a
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• lus Experience and knowledge using Pro
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• ore Must know how to read bluepr
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• nts Strong problem-solving skills and good attention to de
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• ail Must have a valid driver's lic
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nse What's in it for

you?We offer a competitive salary and annual incentive bonus, a great benefits package, and don't forget about the ESOP!  Being 100% employee-owned, the ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) is an added retirement benefit that is completely company funded.  You become an Owner without all the headaches.... and at no cost to you.  You will instantly have a team of 250 co-owners that want you to succeed and will help you along the way.  If you succeed, we ALL succ

eed!Experience the difference in the Keller Culture and join our team of Owners today.  It's your future - OWN

IT!Keller, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under an Affirmative Action P