Job Details

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER- Columbus

ABOUT VALLEY INTERIOR SYSTEMS

Valley Interior Systems was founded in 1981 as a Union interior subcontracting firm specializing in drywall, framing, acoustical ceilings, and plastering serving the Cincinnati Tri-State area. Today Valley Interior Systems operates offices with a full staff in Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton, and Toledo, Ohio, Lexington, Kentucky, and Nashville, TN offering our clients unmatched dedicated service and quality craftsmanship. Valley also has 2 Prefab locations in the Midwest and a mostly remote BIM Department. Through three generations of leadership, Valley has flourished. Today, we have a growing range of commercial specialty construction services - inside and out. And a team over 1,500 strong and still building.

We are a company driven by passion, innovation, and a focus on quality- the same characteristics we look for in our employees. Join our team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for supporting in the planning and successful completion of client projects, and the supervision and professional development of project team members. Additional responsibilities include assisting with proposal development and serving as a liaison between the client and project team. This position will be based out of Columbus but will require the ability to travel to job sites for the duration of the projects. (Projects could be in the duration of 18+ months).

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Effectively communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion, continually monitoring and managing project progress while tracking project milestones and deliverables. Prepares and disseminates status reports and analyses as needed, identifies and troubleshoots problem areas, averts potential crises, mitigates risks, and devises contingency plans to ensure project completion and customer satisfaction.
• Own the financial success of assigned projects in order to make better decisions to move the project and the company forward.
• Acts as company liaison to the owner, representatives or advisors and serves as first point of contact for addressing project-related questions, clarifying and resolving project design issues, changes in scope of work, quality concerns or project delays. Reports progress to customers and serves as intermediary between customer and General Contractor.
• Builds productive relationships within the team and community to minimize project obstacles or issues; proactively communicates project requirements and/or changes and works to resolve any conflicts.
• Collaborates with manufacturers in the development of new products, enhancement of existing ones, provide feedback, and resolve quality or delivery issues.
• Participates in pre-bid and progress meetings, providing input as needed and communicating outcomes to Estimators or management.
• Provides insight on all job-related financial matters to support a consistent revenue stream.
• Fully understands project's plans, specifications, and requirements, and assists contractor's Superintendents in project planning, determining schedules and operational phases. Shares information and seeks to troubleshoot any issue in advance of effect on the project. Escalates situations creating potential delays, unexpected expenses, or risk assessment issues to management.
• Develops strong personal and professional relationships with potential and current customers and contractors to establish long-term, ongoing relationships.
• Creatively utilizes information and resources to develop best practices that are consistent with the company's mission.
• Networks within the region and industry to identify and create a contractor pool to meet the organization's needs and identify new business opportunities.

WHO YOU ARE

• Minimum of 1-2 years of project management experience; Construction background preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Associate's degree in construction management or engineering. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Self-starter with excellent communication skills to employees and internal and external business partners.
• Ability to collaborate well with employees and business partners, influence without direct authority, and build strong relationships across teams.
• The physical requirements are those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

BENEFITS AT VALLEY INTERIOR SYSTEMS (for eligible positions)

• Competitive Paid Time Off plan
• Travel pay provided
• Extensive 401(k) plan with matching for contributions up to 3.5% of an employee's qualifying income
• Generous profit-sharing program
• Bonus program
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.

Valley Interior Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer who encourages diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.