Assistant Project Manager
The Assistant Project Manager role is an entry-level position designed to develop recent graduates or early-career professionals into independent Project Managers within the industrial construction sector. The role involves hands-on mentorship and active participation in scheduling, estimating, budgeting, procurement, and subcontractor coordination on complex industrial projects. This position offers a clear career path, meaningful project involvement, and relocation assistance for candidates moving to the Wichita, Kansas area.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Industrial Construction, Engineering, Energy & Manufacturing.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role Overview
This Assistant Project Manager role supports industrial construction projects for a confidential client based in the Andover, KS area. This is a full-time, onsite, entry-level to early-career opportunity built to develop future Project Managers. Recent graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management (or a related field) and candidates with hands-on construction experience are encouraged to apply.
What You’ll Do
- Work directly with experienced Project Managers to support planning, scheduling, and on-site coordination
- Assist with estimating, budgeting, and tracking project costs
- Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and procurement activities
- Support safety, quality assurance, and compliance on job sites
- Help prepare and maintain project documentation, submittals, and progress reports
- Participate in site visits, progress meetings, and project closeout tasks
What We’re Looking For
To be considered, candidates must meet all of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field — mandatory
- Entry-level to ~3 years of construction industry experience, OR a relevant recent degree plus construction exposure
- Strong interest in developing a career in construction project management
- Good communication and organizational skills, plus ability to work onsite in Andover, KS
- Initiative, professionalism, and willingness to learn from mentor Project Managers
Why This Role Stands Out
- Clear development path to become a Project Manager with increasing responsibility
- Hands-on mentorship from seasoned construction and engineering professionals
- Exposure to major industrial projects across energy, manufacturing, and related sectors
- Meaningful, technical project involvement — not solely administrative work
- Nationwide relocation assistance for qualified candidates moving to the Andover/Wichita area
- Long-term career growth with an established, growing organization
Location & Travel
- Onsite position in Andover, KS (Wichita area). Occasional travel to project sites may be required.
- Nationwide candidates are encouraged to apply; relocation assistance is available for qualified hires.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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