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Horizon Construction Group

Assistant Project Manager

Horizon Construction Group, South Bend, Indiana, us, 46626

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What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

Career Growth:

Ongoing training, mentorship, and clear paths for advancement

Team‑First Culture:

Your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your success is celebrated

Award‑Winning Workplace:

Consistently recognized for employee satisfaction and workplace excellence

About the Role As an

Assistant Project Manager , you’ll support the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple construction projects. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and design teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high‑quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Preconstruction Support:

Assist with estimating and bid coordination

Participate in design and preconstruction meetings

Help manage subcontractor prequalification and bid analysis

Support development of project schedules and documentation

Budget & Cost Management:

Monitor project budgets and job cost reports

Assist with subcontractor negotiations and purchase orders

Track financial risks and support cost control efforts

Construction Coordination:

Support permitting and municipality communications

Help manage project schedules and subcontractor timelines

Conduct site visits and assist with issue resolution

Review plans, shop drawings, and RFIs for accuracy

Project Turnover & Closeout:

Assist in managing punch list completion and warranty coordination

Support project closeout documentation and lessons learned

Post‑Construction:

Provide warranty support and contribute to process improvement

Share feedback to enhance internal best practices

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

3–5 years of experience in construction project coordination or management

Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills

Proficiency in MS Project, Bluebeam, and construction management software

Knowledge of construction practices, ADA Title III, contract law, and building codes

Experience in construction project engineering or similar roles (preferred)

Previous leadership experience

Willingness to work on project sites, travel, and overnight stays as needed

Flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and extended hours (average 50–60 hours per week)

Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation

Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and computer literacy

Ability to deliver quality work within deadlines, with or without direct supervision

Professional interaction with employees, customers, and suppliers

Effective teamwork and independent work skills, with clear communication and coordination

Competence in reading and interpreting documents and writing clear documentation and correspondence

Ability to calculate figures and amounts

Capability to follow detailed oral or written instructions

Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here represent those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. While performing job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, write, and operate a computer, standard office equipment, and a telephone. Frequent communication with customers is expected. The employee will often move about and reach for items and may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

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