Assistant Project Manager

Horizon Retail Construction, an established national general contractor, has an immediate opening for an ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER at our Corporate Headquarters in Sturtevant, Wisconsin.

Summary of responsibilities:

• Contract Administration and Compliance Management
• Interacting with Architects, Permit Expeditors, Building Departments, Building Management, Clients, Estimators, Project Managers, Superintendents and Subcontractors in a professional manner to execute the many facets of this position.
• Assemble all required items for project starts including but not limited to; permits, plans, deposits and fees.
• Verifying permit readiness and securing construction permits when required.
• Assisting during all phases of construction, including but not limited to; labor, materials and subcontracting.
• All General Contract administration including; Timely Billing, Compliance, Closeouts, etc.
• Providing customer service directly affecting the business relationship with assigned clients.

Summary of Qualifications:

• Associate Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college, technical school or other institution or relevant experience
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Must be enthusiastic and professional
• Construction industry knowledge a plus
• Previous administrative assistant experience a plus
• Accounting experience a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft based software

Summary of Preferred Skills:

• An efficient, productive worker that can adjust to heavy workloads
• Someone who takes initiative and is forward thinking with the ability to set appropriate priorities based on organizational needs
• Someone who has a sense of urgency and gets things done in a timely manner to achieve goals
• Someone who understands the needs of our staff and can adapt
• Someone who has good written, oral, and listening skills

In addition to a casual atmosphere and a great company culture, Horizon offers a competitive benefit package including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, as well as a flex spending account and a 401(k) with company match.

Horizon Retail Construction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.