Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager I – Henning Companies

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Brief Description

The Assistant Project Manager supports the construction team of Director of Preconstruction, Project Manager, Superintendent, and Designers. They organize the construction project from start to finish and work closely with vendors and subcontractors to ensure the project proceeds safely, accurately, smoothly, on-time, and on-budget.

• Be an advocate for Henning’s safety culture and promote safety of everyone involved.
• Inspect all work to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Model Henning’s safety culture in office and on the job site, using PPE and following safety regulations, encouraging others to do the same.
• Participate in Job Safety meetings, site walks and ongoing training.
• Complete OSHA trainings as directed by Safety Director.
• Build and nurture internal and external relationships, maintaining respect and professionalism.
• Coordinate construction schedules and pre‑construction meetings with internal and external parties.
• Act as project liaison between all office/field personnel to ensure continuity of work.
• Own personal development and contribute to the development of the Henning team.
• Maintain a team‑oriented and results‑driven mentality.
• Prepare, review, and monitor logs for tracking submittals, RFIs, contract documents, change orders, and payment applications.
• Document and share project communications including meeting notes, agendas, and drawing markups through Procore® and/or other available avenues, collaborating with Project Coordinator.
• Plan and supervise on/offsite construction management activities for projects.
• Coordinate with office/field regarding progress photos and documents needed to support construction progress meetings and reports.
• Report construction progress, cost, and schedule status with team through weekly meetings.
• Assess construction drawings, ensure compliance with design intent while monitoring all phases of construction and performing quality control.
• Review engineered drawings to ensure all specifications and regulations are followed.
• Collaborate with Project Coordinator to maintain an organized file system of contract documents, drawings, specifications, meeting minutes, bids, pricing, RFI, change orders, and other documentation in Procore or other appropriate systems.
• Provide basic support for all other departments as needed, along with other assigned duties.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement processes to eliminate waste and improve customer experience.
• Integrate new or existing technology such as Sage®, Procore®, and web‑based collaboration tools to provide best‑in‑class project solutions.
• Assist with job closeout procedures, including as‑built drawings, operations manuals, warranties, guarantees, service visits, punch lists, and final acceptance to provide timely job turnover to client.

Henning Companies offers a full benefits package including competitive compensation, vehicle allowance, cell phone, incentives, health, dental, vision, disability, and 401(k) benefits.

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and requirements listed in this posting are representative only and not exhaustive. Henning Companies reserves the right to revise the job description or require additional tasks as circumstances change.

Henning Companies is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction engineering, Construction Management or related engineering degree (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of related experience (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Exceptional communication and listening skills.
• Ability to read people and adapt approach to achieve results.
• Effective contributor and team player, capable of planning and motivating a team.
• Proficient in Sage, Procore, Microsoft Office, and other construction‑related software.
• Understanding of productivity and pricing.
• Ability to travel to project locations, including overnight travel.

• Work involves exertion of up to 10 lbs occasionally; field work may involve 20‑50 lbs occasionally.
• Office activities include balancing, bending, stooping, reaching, and repetitive motion.
• Office work often consists of sitting, standing, walking, typing, using a computer, and telephone.