Assistant Project Manager

Company Overview

For over 40 years, Himmel’s Architectural Door and Hardware has provided quality products and services in the commercial door and architectural specialties industry. Himmel’s is a growing organization with locations in Nashville, New Orleans, Prairieville and Houston. We pride ourselves as the door opening experts, not simply a construction material supplier. Our family owned and operated company is currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our team in the New Orleans location.

• Assist the project manager in all phases and aspects of the project
• Efficiently communicate and work with customers, vendors, and architects to be sure we are providing the best solution to meet the needs of the project
• Learn to manage projects from estimate, contract negotiation, submittals, procurement, change orders, delivery, billing, and closeout.

• Experience reading plans & specifications
• Experience using industry specific software (Comsense)
• Familiar with Division 8 specifications and the construction industry

• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills including Excel, Word, Outlook & Bluebeam
• Excellent multi-tasking & problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively perform in an advanced, fast-paced environment both individually as well as part of a team
• Needs to be self-motivated, have a strong work ethic, positive and helpful demeanor and possess excellent customer service skills.
• Must pass drug and alcohol screen and successfully complete random screens and pass a background check

• Competitive compensation and bonuses
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance and long-term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off each year and paid holidays
• Supplemental/voluntary insurance – life, accident, critical illness, short-term disability
• Advancement opportunity to grow your career
• 401(k)
• Health savings account
• Referral program

• Job type:
  Full-time
• Salary:
  From $50,000.00/year

• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift

• Bonus pay

• High school or equivalent (Required)

• Project management: 1 year (Required)
• Commercial construction: 1 year (Required)

• In person