Company Description
Mid-States Companies is a family-owned organization providing top-tier products, services, and solutions across various industries. With over 20 years of experience, Mid-States Millwright & Builders specializes in premier millwright project management and building services, while Mid-States Material Handling & Fabrication manufactures high-quality structural steel components and material handling equipment. The company also offers crane and trucking services through Mid-States Crane & Trucking, and professional engineering and site/mechanical design services via Mid-States Design & Engineering. Headquartered in Iowa, Mid-States Companies is committed to delivering exceptional service and building professional relationships that exceed customer expectations.
Overview
The Assistant Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects with a focus on budgets, schedules, safety, and quality. This role works closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams, including finance, design, field operations, and manufacturing to help ensure projects are delivered successfully.
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination & Execution
- Assist with pre-construction planning by coordinating with design, field operations, and manufacturing teams on scheduling and resource allocation
- Track and maintain project data, including job costs, labor hours, materials, and deliveries
- Support cost tracking and change order management in collaboration with the finance team to ensure accurate and timely billing
- Communicate daily with superintendents, field teams, and subcontractors to monitor schedules and progress
- Help align field activities with project timelines using project management tools
- Coordinate across departments to keep projects progressing efficiently
Administrative Support
- Review and validate project labor hours and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance
- Monitor daily field reports and progress updates to track performance and schedules
- Assist with purchasing activities through the company’s ERP system in alignment with approved vendors
- Maintain organized project documentation and records
Customer & Team Communication
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships through consistent communication and follow-up
- Support customer interactions during both estimating and active project phases
- Assist in coordinating and participating in internal and customer-facing project status meetings
Safety & Quality
- Promote and support compliance with OSHA, company, and customer safety standards
- Assist with project commissioning and closeout processes
- Help ensure projects meet quality standards and that all documentation and approvals are completed
Qualifications
Required
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2–5+ years of experience in construction, project coordination, or a related field
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Strong math skills (basic arithmetic, fractions, and decimals)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams
- Basic understanding of construction processes and terminology
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Preferred
- Experience supporting Project Managers or managing small projects
- Exposure to agricultural construction or equipment installation
- Experience with Acumatica ERP system
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
