Traveling Assistant Project Manager-Structural Steel

Traveling Assistant Project Manager – Structural Steel to support experienced Project Managers and field leaders throughout the full project lifecycle, from handoff through closeout.

About Kimmel & Associates

Our client is an established structural steel erection contractor with a growing portfolio of commercial and industrial projects. The company works closely with general contractors, field teams, vendors, and project partners to deliver complex steel erection projects safely and efficiently.

With continued growth and an expanding project pipeline, the company is looking for an early-career construction professional who wants to build a strong foundation in project management while gaining hands-on exposure to active jobsites and experienced project leaders.

Responsibilities

• field-facing, salaried position with travel. You will gain firsthand experience learning how drawings, schedules, budgets, materials, equipment, and crews come together to execute structural steel projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, and contract requirements and help identify potential issues before they affect field operations
• Support Project Managers and field leaders with day-to-day project coordination
• Coordinate equipment, materials, deliveries, and information needed by field crews
• Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, daily reports, and project updates
• Assist with purchase orders, subcontracts, cost tracking, and field productivity reporting
• Visit active jobsites and communicate with general contractors, vendors, field personnel, and project teams

Help monitor project schedules, documentation, and overall progress

• Learn and apply structural steel project management processes under the guidance of experienced leaders
• Support project closeout and ensure required documentation is completed

Requirements

• Relevant construction experience may be considered in place of a degree
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings
• Bluebeam and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Structural steel experience is helpful but not required

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Willingness to travel and work on active construction jobsites
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, field-oriented environment

Preferred

• 0–3 years of commercial construction experience are encouraged to apply
• Construction internships and co-op experience will be considered
• Four-year degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Experience with construction/project management software is a plus

Pay

$70,000–$90,000 base salary, depending on experience

Benefits

• Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

• Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced project management and field leaders
• Opportunity for long-term career growth within a growing structural steel contractor