Project Assistant

Job Details

Job Location:

West Des Moines, IA 50265

Salary Range: $19.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage:
Road Warrior

Job Category:
Construction

At Sure Steel, Inc., we are more than just a construction company – we are builders of success, integrity, and innovation. We have established ourselves as a trusted leader in the steel fabrication and construction industry. Our commitment to excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation for delivering top-quality projects on time and within budget. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to meet the unique needs of each project, ensuring safety, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

The Project Assistant (Field) supports the Project Managers and Construction Managers with on-site coordination, documentation, and daily construction activities. This role is focused on field operations and serves as a key link between the job site and the project management team. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to gain hands‑on construction experience while supporting successful project delivery.

• Assist Project Managers and Superintendents with daily on-site construction activities.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure materials and equipment are delivered to the job site on schedule.
• Support field teams by verifying work areas are ready for upcoming trades and scheduled tasks.
• Review drawings and specifications to help confirm field work aligns with project requirements.

• Monitor daily construction progress and report updates to the Project Manager and Construction Manager.
• Conduct routine site walks to observe work in progress and help ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Assist in tracking manpower, equipment usage, and material quantities.
• Help enforce site safety protocols and report any safety concerns immediately.

• Maintain accurate daily field reports, including labor counts, weather conditions, deliveries, and work completed.
• Document field conditions with photos and written summaries.
• Assist with tracking change orders, RFIs, submittals, and field directives.
• Support cost tracking by documenting field‑related expenses and quantities.

• Serve as a field liaison between subcontractors and the project management team.
• Communicate site issues, delays, or conflicts to supervisors promptly.
• Assist in facilitating on‑site meetings and distributing meeting notes.
• Support coordination between trades to minimize schedule conflicts and disruptions.

• Identify potential field conflicts, schedule impacts, or constructability concerns.
• Assist in resolving minor field issues under direction of senior staff.
• Follow up on corrective actions to ensure issues are resolved efficiently.
• Support proactive planning to help prevent rework and delays.

• 1+ years of experience in construction or related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work flexible hours as needed.

Sure Steel, Inc. is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

• Ability
• Integrity
• Benevolence
• Safety
• Continuous Improvement
• Environmental Responsibility