Assistant Project Manger at Hilton Garden Inn Wichita

Lisle, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Documentation, Scheduling, Budgeting, Stakeholder Coordination, Procore, MS Project, Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office Suite, Multitasking, Problem-Solving, Communication, Risk Identification, Project Coordination, Administration

Industry

Description

Description An Assistant Project Manager acts as the operational right hand to a lead Project Manager, helping track schedules, manage documentation, and coordinate cross-functional teams. Typical requirements include a bachelor's degree, 2 to 4 years of experience, and strong communication and organizational skills. Requirements for the role generally break down into the following key categories: Education & Experience Degree: A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred by most employers. Experience: 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in project coordination, administration, or a similar junior role. Certifications: Optional but highly valuable credentials include the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or a foundational Agile/Scrum certification. Core Skills Project Documentation: Ability to track and maintain RFIs (Requests for Information), submittals, change orders, and progress logs. Scheduling & Budgeting: Assisting in drafting project timelines, monitoring costs, and spotting early signs of budget overruns. Stakeholder Coordination: Acting as a liaison between senior management, field teams, vendors, and clients. Technical Proficiency Project Management Software: High familiarity with industry-standard tools like Procore, MS Project, Jira, Asana, or Smartsheet. Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for generating reports and presentations. Soft Skills Multitasking: The ability to juggle parallel workstreams in a fast-paced environment. Problem-Solving: Proactively identifying project risks and roadblocks before they impact the timeline. Communication: Clear and concise written and verbal communication to prevent misunderstandings among teams. Requirements Job Site Mobility Walking & Traversing: Navigating uneven surfaces and walking around large or active project sites. Climbing & Balancing: Ascending and descending stairs and ladders, and working at elevated heights. Positional Changes: The ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to inspect project phases and installations. Reaching & Handling: Reaching with arms and hands, and using fingers to operate tools, precision instruments, or business machines. Sensory & Strength Weight Limits: Frequently lifting, transporting, and positioning materials or equipment weighing \(25\) to \(50\text{ lbs}\), with occasional need to lift up to \(50\) to \(100\text{ lbs}\) depending on the industry. Visual Acuity: Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Communication: Ability to hear and verbally communicate at normal audio levels to coordinate with teams, clients, and subcontractors. Working Environment Outdoor Exposure: Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold, wind, rain, and humidity. Hazards & Conditions: Potential exposure to dust, fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and noise levels ranging from moderate to loud. Safety Gear: Required to wear and manage various Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as hard hats, safety boots, glasses, and high-visibility vests Travel to multiple projects

Responsibilities

Acts as the operational right hand to the lead Project Manager by tracking schedules and managing documentation. Coordinates cross-functional teams and serves as a liaison between management, vendors, and clients.