Construction Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Project Manager (Field-Based)
United Global Technologies (UGT) – Supporting a Major Industrial Client

United Global Technologies is seeking a highly organized and field-driven Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support a major industrial CLIENT's project execution team.

This role serves as the on-site extension of the CLIENT's Project Managers — acting as the “eyes and ears” in the field to ensure equipment logistics, schedules, and daily operations remain aligned with overall project objectives.

This is a high-visibility position ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced industrial or construction environments and is looking to grow into a senior Project Management role.

Key Responsibilities

On-Site Project Representation

• Serve as the primary field representative supporting CLIENT Project Managers

• Provide real-time updates, detailed site reports, and progress validation

• Proactively escalate risks, delays, or discrepancies

Equipment & Logistics Coordination

• Act as the point of reference for all incoming gear and materials

• Verify deliveries against purchase orders and project schedules

• Identify and resolve shipment discrepancies

• Coordinate staging, storage, and movement of equipment on site

Schedule & Execution Support

• Monitor daily field activities against established milestones

• Assist in aligning contractors and site teams to prevent delays

• Participate in coordination meetings and provide field insight

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate logs of equipment receipts, site activity, and issues

• Deliver consistent daily/weekly updates to CLIENT PMs

• Support punch-list validation and project closeout activities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction, industrial operations, power systems, or field project coordination

• Experience managing equipment logistics or material control

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• High attention to detail with the ability to work independently

• Comfortable working in active industrial or construction environments

Preferred

• Prior Assistant PM or Project Coordinator experience

• Experience supporting electrical infrastructure or industrial equipment projects

• OSHA 10/30 certification

Why Join UGT?

• Opportunity to work on high-impact industrial projects

• Direct exposure to senior project leadership

• Clear growth path into Project Management

• Work with a team known for operational excellence and accountability