Assistant Project Manager

About hth Companies

hth companies, inc is a provider of industrial services including mechanical insulation, scaffolding, and industrial cleaning throughout the Midwest. Since its founding in 1984, the company has followed a merit shop philosophy that rewards employees based on skills, productivity, and quality craftsmanship. The organization focuses on fostering employee growth and delivering high-quality work to its customers.

Position Overview

The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for reviewing project drawings and specifications, estimating project costs, preparing project proposals, and submitting them for approval.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform cost analyses and estimate the expected expenses associated with projects.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and dashboards to track project progress and overall company performance.
• Generate charts and visual reports to analyze patterns and convey project performance metrics.
• Prepare presentations that communicate KPIs and key business insights effectively to stakeholders.
• Create and manage budgets based on cost estimates.
• Visit project sites to review progress and engage with current and potential clients.
• Submit bids for projects within the industrial environments served by hth companies.
• Coordinate ordering of materials and equipment, and schedule staff and customer needs to align with project timelines.
• Analyze engineered drawings to ensure accurate project bidding and adherence to quoted specifications.
• Conduct risk assessments, report risks to management, and suggest mitigation strategies, including project termination if necessary.
• Manage inquiries, issues, and complaints throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Act as a liaison between the company, customers, and vendors to facilitate communication and cooperation.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, contractual, industry, and company regulations and standards.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support project and company objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• One to two years of relevant professional experience or equivalent educational background is required.
• Project management certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or CAPM are highly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service.
• Highly organized with close attention to detail.
• Practical knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
• Effective time management skills with a track record of meeting deadlines.
• Capable of performing well in a fast-paced and occasionally stressful work environment.

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop workable solutions.
• Adheres to instructions from supervisors and seeks clarification as necessary.
• Demonstrates respect for self, colleagues, management, contractors, and clients.
• Adaptable in approach to completing tasks efficiently.
• Maintains a supportive and mentoring attitude.
• Ability to interpret and respond to complex data or situations.
• Proficient in writing reports and professional correspondence.
• Maintains professionalism in all communication.
• Proactive and willing to make extra efforts.
• Eager to learn and acquire new skills.
• Punctual and reliable in attendance and readiness to work.
• Capable of working independently.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Comfortable climbing ladders and stairways throughout shifts.
• Ability to remain alert for long periods, as required for safety observation duties.
• Competent in safely operating hand and power tools and equipment.
• Skilled in inspecting job sites, tools, and equipment.
• Capable of performing behavioral safety observations to improve processes.
• Committed to following safety protocols and reporting incidents, unsafe acts, or conditions immediately to management.

Benefits Provided

• Health insurance supplemented by employer contributions.
• Life insurance funded by the employer.
• Optional vision insurance coverage.
• Optional dental insurance coverage.
• Voluntary critical illness and group injury insurance options.
• 401(k) plan with a 3% company match.
• Tuition reimbursement for further education.