Assistant Construction Project Manager

Lakeside Concrete Cutting & Abatement Professionals • Full-time • Newport, Maine, United States • $45,000 - $55,000 / year • 1m ago

Company: Lakeside Concrete Cutting
Location: Cumberland, Maine or Newport, Maine, with frequent travel to job sites across the state
Reports To: Senior Project Manager / Operations Leadership
Employment Type: Full-Time (Non-Exempt)

Compensation: $45,000-$55,000 Annually

This is a Construction based position that requires onsite work in addition to daily travel to job sites throughout Maine.

Position Overview

The Assistant Construction Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, and execution of Lakeside’s projects across demolition, abatement, disposal, labor services, and concrete cutting. This position is designed as a developmental role, with training provided to advance into future management opportunities. The role requires strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment. The Assistant Construction Project Manager represents Lakeside professionally in all customer and employee interactions, promotes safety, and helps drive operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Project & Operations Support

Assist Project Managers with overall planning, scheduling, and oversight of projects, ensuring that budgets, timelines, and quality standards are met.
Conduct detailed project take-offs, review blueprints, specifications, and scope of work, and verify site readiness prior to mobilization.
Perform regular jobsite visits to monitor progress, identify challenges, and confirm adherence to safety and production goals.
Track project milestones and prepare daily and weekly reports for leadership, highlighting progress, issues, and recommended adjustments.
Recommend improvements in project methods, schedules, or procedures to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve outcomes.
Coordinate equipment and personnel needs, including scheduling deliveries, arranging rentals, overseeing equipment repairs, and securing dumpsters or roll-offs as required.
Maintain accurate documentation and reporting systems, including project files, daily work orders, time records, and digital tracking platforms such as Verizon Connect.
Support communication between the field and office by documenting changes, relaying updates, and ensuring records are kept current.
Attend internal management meetings, safety meetings, and external client meetings to provide updates, discuss issues, and represent Lakeside’s interests.

Employee & Team Coordination

Support daily scheduling of crews, dispatching of laborers, and coordination of roll-off operators to meet project needs.
Collaborate with HR and management to conduct performance evaluations, deliver feedback, and document employee progress.
Address daily employee matters, including attendance, call-outs, time-off requests, and schedule adjustments, in coordination with management.
Help supervisors and project managers resolve employee concerns, promoting fairness, consistency, and adherence to company policy.
Serve as a communication bridge between senior leadership and field staff, ensuring that directives are understood and feedback is relayed upward.
Reinforce company culture by modeling professionalism, accountability, and respect in all interactions.
Support disciplinary procedures as needed by documenting incidents, addressing violations, and ensuring issues are escalated appropriately.

Customer Relations

Meet with customers on job sites and in office settings, representing Lakeside in a professional, respectful, and knowledgeable manner.
Build and maintain positive client relationships by establishing trust, demonstrating accountability, and delivering consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Act as a key point of contact for customer inquiries, project updates, and problem resolution, ensuring responsiveness and follow-through.
Communicate project scope, timelines, and expectations clearly, addressing questions or concerns promptly.
Provide post-project follow-up to ensure customer satisfaction and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
Promote Lakeside’s reputation for safety, quality, and reliability in all interactions, both on and off the jobsite.
Support business development by identifying opportunities for additional services and referring potential leads to management.

Safety

Promote and enforce all company safety standards and PPE requirements.
Recognize potential hazards and escalate corrective actions.
Support incident and near-miss reporting and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
Collaborate with Safety Manager to ensure compliance with OSHA, company protocols, and industry best practices.

Administrative & Developmental Duties

Assist with project documentation, digital filing, and organizational improvements.
Perform research and data tracking as requested by management.
Maintain confidentiality and discretion in all company matters.
Develop leadership skills with the goal of advancing into a Project Manager role.

Qualifications

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software and technology.
Knowledge of construction practices and safety protocols.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record preferred.
Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs occasionally.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and reaching.
Ability to climb ladders, access scaffolding, and work at various heights.
Ability to safely navigate uneven terrain, excavation areas, and active construction sites.
Frequent exposure to dusty, noisy, and physically demanding environments.
Ability to wear and properly use required PPE, including hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toe boots, respirators, and high-visibility vests.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and travel long distances to and from job sites, often for multiple hours per day.
Manual dexterity to operate small tools, computers, and job-related equipment as needed.
Visual and auditory capacity to identify hazards, communicate effectively, and ensure safety compliance on active jobsites.

Workplace Conditions

Standard schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:00 PM (some mornings earlier); occasional weekend availability (typically via phone or laptop).
Frequent travel across Maine with exposure to outdoor environments in varying weather conditions.
Work around moving vehicles, heavy machinery, dust, fumes, and fuel.
Fast-paced environment requiring adaptability and multitasking.
Regular communication with supervisors, crews, and customers across multiple job sites.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive benefits package including:
Health insurance
401(k) with company match and profit sharing
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
Biannual performance bonuses
Company-provided uniforms and PPE
Company-issued cell phone, credit card, laptop, and necessary office equipment.
A company-issued vehicle may be provided for use during the workday only. Vehicle will not be authorized for commuting to and from home or for personal use.

ADA Statement

Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The above reflects the general responsibilities and requirements of the position and may be adjusted to meet business needs. Lakeside Concrete Cutting reserves the right to modify job duties as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

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