Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated and organized Traveling Assistant Project Manager – Steel Erection to support structural steel erection and fabrication projects across the country.The company is a well-established, union structural steel erection contractor with more than 45 years of industry experience and operations across Wisconsin, Arizona, Kansas, and Ohio. The company has experienced significant growth and continues to expand its geographic footprint and project portfolio.The organization works with major commercial and industrial clients, leading construction firms, and steel fabricators on projects nationwide.The Traveling Assistant Project Manager will support Project Managers with the coordination and administration of assigned steel erection and fabrication projects. This is a highly field-oriented position, with the APM spending significant time at larger project sites serving as the “eyes and ears” of the office-based Project Management team.The ideal candidate will have commercial construction experience, strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to read and interpret construction documents, and an interest in developing a career in structural steel project management.Structural steel experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with Assistant Project Manager experience from general contractors or other specialty contractors are encouraged to apply.

Title: Traveling Assistant Project Manager - Steel Erection

Location: Menomonie, WI and Phoenix, AZ
Workplace Type: On-Site at Project Locations
Job Type: Full-Time
Travel: Nationwide / Frequent Project Travel
Work Arrangement: Field-Based - Not Remote or Hybrid

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and organized Traveling Assistant Project Manager - Steel Erection to support structural steel erection and fabrication projects across the country.

The company is a well-established, union structural steel erection contractor with more than 45 years of industry experience and operations across Wisconsin, Arizona, Kansas, and Ohio. The company has experienced significant growth and continues to expand its geographic footprint and project portfolio.

The organization works with major commercial and industrial clients, leading construction firms, and steel fabricators on projects nationwide.

The Traveling Assistant Project Manager will support Project Managers with the coordination and administration of assigned steel erection and fabrication projects. This is a highly field-oriented position, with the APM spending significant time at larger project sites serving as the "eyes and ears" of the office-based Project Management team.

The ideal candidate will have commercial construction experience, strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to read and interpret construction documents, and an interest in developing a career in structural steel project management.

Structural steel experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with Assistant Project Manager experience from general contractors or other specialty contractors are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management Support

• Assist Project Managers with the planning, coordination, and execution of assigned structural steel erection and fabrication projects.

• Support project activities from initial planning through completion.

• Help ensure project requirements, schedules, budgets, and documentation are properly managed.

• Serve as a key connection between the field project team and the office-based Project Manager.

• Support multiple projects within an assigned geographic region as needed.

• Identify project issues, delays, material requirements, and field needs and communicate them to the appropriate project leadership.

Construction Document Review

• Review and analyze:

  • Construction drawings

  • Structural drawings

  • Blueprints

  • Project specifications

  • Contract documents

  • Other construction-related documentation

• Develop a strong understanding of the contracted scope of work and estimated project budget.

• Identify discrepancies, missing information, or potential project issues.

• Assist the Project Manager and field team in interpreting project requirements.

• Support the preparation of RFIs and other project documentation.

Field Project Coordination

• Be stationed at larger project sites to serve as the eyes and ears for the office Project Management team.

• Maintain regular communication with field superintendents, foremen, ironworkers, project managers, clients, vendors, and other project stakeholders.

• Understand daily field conditions and communicate project needs to the office.

• Coordinate with field operations regarding equipment, materials, manpower, and other project requirements.

• Monitor field activities and assist in resolving day-to-day project issues.

• Track field productivity on a daily basis.

• Provide regular updates regarding project progress and field conditions.

Equipment, Material & Procurement Coordination

• Coordinate with field operations to identify equipment and material requirements.

• Prepare purchase orders and subcontract-related documentation.

• Coordinate material deliveries to various project sites.

• Track delivery schedules and confirm materials arrive as required.

• Maintain accurate records of materials, equipment, deliveries, and related project activities.

• Communicate with vendors and suppliers to address delivery or material issues.

Project Documentation

Assist with preparing and maintaining essential project documentation, including:

• Requests for Information (RFIs)

• Submittals

• Change Orders

• Daily reports

• Job progress reports

• Purchase orders

• Subcontracts

• Material delivery records

• Productivity reports

• Timesheets

• Other project documentation as required

Ensure project records are accurate, timely, and organized.

Field Productivity & Reporting

• Track daily field productivity and project progress.

• Review daily reports and timesheets for accuracy.

• Assist with monitoring manpower and labor utilization.

• Help identify productivity concerns and communicate them to Project Management.

• Support the Project Manager in evaluating progress against project schedules and expectations.

Ironworker Onboarding & Field Administration

• Assist with the onboarding of new ironworkers and field employees.

• Support the collection and management of timesheets.

• Assist with daily field reporting and employee documentation.

• Coordinate with field leadership to ensure required information is submitted accurately and on time.

Client, Vendor & Partner Relations

• Interact professionally with clients, general contractors, construction partners, steel fabricators, vendors, and subcontractors.

• Build positive working relationships with project stakeholders.

• Respond promptly and professionally to project-related questions and requests.

• Help ensure client and partner needs are communicated effectively to the project team.

• Represent the company professionally at project sites.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of commercial construction experience.

• College-level construction internships may be considered toward the experience requirement.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is highly preferred.

• Other degrees may be considered based on relevant industry experience.

• Ability to accurately read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, and other project documents.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and priorities.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively in a field-based construction environment.

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to project locations.

• Ability to quickly learn and effectively use construction technology platforms.

• Proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite is essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with structural steel fabrication or erection.

• Assistant Project Manager experience with a General Contractor.

• Assistant Project Manager experience with a specialty contractor.

• Construction Management degree.

• Engineering degree.

• Experience working on commercial or industrial construction projects.

• Understanding of structural steel erection processes.

• Familiarity with steel fabrication processes.

• Experience working directly with field construction teams.

• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and project reporting.

• Experience tracking construction productivity and project progress.

Structural Steel Knowledge

Structural steel experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Candidates with knowledge of the structural steel construction process will have an advantage, particularly experience with:

• Structural steel fabrication

• Steel erection

• Steel detailing

• Erection drawings

• Structural drawings

• Steel material coordination

• Field erection operations

• Ironworker crews

• Cranes and erection equipment

• Steel delivery coordination

• Fabricator coordination

Candidates coming from general contracting, commercial construction, or other specialty contracting environments are encouraged to apply.

Technology & Software

The successful candidate should be proficient in or able to quickly learn construction technology platforms.

Essential

• Bluebeam

• Microsoft Office Suite

  • Excel

  • Word

  • Outlook

  • PowerPoint

Additional Technology

Experience with construction project management software, document management systems, scheduling platforms, or field reporting applications is beneficial.

Key Competencies

Project Coordination

Ability to coordinate multiple project activities, documentation requirements, materials, equipment, and field needs.

Construction Knowledge

Understanding of commercial construction processes and the ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Organization

Ability to maintain accurate project records while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Communication

Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with Project Managers, field personnel, clients, vendors, and construction partners.

Problem Solving

Ability to identify field issues, gather information, and communicate potential solutions to project leadership.

Attention to Detail

Strong attention to accuracy when reviewing construction documents, purchase orders, RFIs, submittals, reports, timesheets, and project records.

Relationship Building

Professional approach when interacting with clients, vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, and internal teams.

Travel Requirements

This is a traveling, field-based position.

The successful candidate should be prepared to:

• Travel frequently to project locations.

• Work on construction sites across the United States.

• Spend extended periods at larger project sites.

• Support multiple projects within an assigned region.

• Relocate temporarily to project locations when required.

• Work in an active construction environment.

This position is not remote or hybrid.

Work Environment

The position will primarily be performed at active commercial construction and structural steel project sites.

The candidate should be comfortable working in:

• Active construction environments

• Steel erection project sites

• Outdoor and indoor construction areas

• Field offices

• Jobsite conditions

• Environments requiring coordination with construction crews and contractors

Compensation & Benefits

The company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Strong base salary

• Performance bonuses

• Majority-paid employee health insurance premiums

• Majority-paid eligible family health insurance premiums

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Company 401(k) match

• Exceptional holiday program

• Paid Time Off (PTO)