Assistant Project Manager
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Assistant Project Manager reports to and is responsible for assisting Director/Program Manager/Project Manager with the daily execution, management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of the signage or brand project(s) to increase customer satisfaction while exceeding time and cost objectives.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Assist the Project Management team with the overall management and execution of the project. Provide solutions for value added service with excellence.
• Potential to assume selected responsibilities of a Project Manager, up to and including a reduced number of complete sites.
• Actively engage in AGI University’s training program to maximize success through improving work, team, and life skills.
• Learn coordination with Estimating, Engineering, Production, Logistics and Subcontractors to execute projects on time and within budget.
• Develop knowledge of cost estimates and selling values of assigned projects; solicit, obtain, and evaluate bids from subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Issue, monitor and process purchase orders to subcontractors. Work in an ERP system to control finances.
• Monitor project progress and update status reports and forecasts to reflect changes.
• Participate in weekly customer update meetings. Generate reporting to monitor progress or identify issues.
• Learn customers’ brand and implementation standards. Incorporate those standards into execution.
• Generate invoices, collect, and post payments at project close out.
• Other activities required to operate AGI’s internal business practices and Customer(s) requirements.
Job Specifications:
• Education: Applicants should have a minimum 2-year degree (or equivalent experience) in business, engineering, or a field related to customer service.
• Experience: Preferred 1 year of similar experience in manufacturing or service environment. Demonstrated excellent customer service, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office Suite, with Excel proficiency. Experience in EPICOR, Teams or Smartsheet desirable.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a general office environment. Ability to travel occasionally required.
