Assistant Project Manager

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📍 East Hartford, Connecticut, United StatesFull Time

About this role

Come join the team at United Steel, New England's largest fabricator and erector of structural steel and miscellaneous metals! 


United Steel is currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager.  This position works directly with Project Managers on specific projects and assists in maintaining project records, drawings, RFI's and other documents or customer requirements that are deemed necessary.


Duties & Responsibilities


  • Support Project Managers with day-to-day project tasks to maintain customer relationships and project schedules as needed.

  • Tracking drawings throughout the drawing approval process all the way to fabrication.

  • Maintain and update all structural and miscellaneous drawing logs.

  • Work with outside vendors to keep buyout items on track.

  • Developing project specific reports or lists to help facilitate the project.

  • Assist in updating and maintaining Structural and Misc. Metals Shop production schedules.

  • Maintain Procore and the Project Management Drive stay updated and organized.

  • Maintaining the print room including ordering supplies for the print room.

  • Ensure all drawings are printed and sent out to meet the needs of the company.

  • Participate and contribute to critical project meetings.

  • Communicate with all other departments internally.

  • Update and help develop departmental procedures.

  • This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

 

Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering, preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience”

  • The ability to read and understand structural drawings.

  • Basic math skills and technical writing skills required.

  • Strong attention to detail, ability to multitask and manage time effectively.

  • Must have good oral and written skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all levels in the organization, Customers and Vendors.

  • Must be able to work in a collaborative environment and to perform positively in high conflict situations.

  • Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project Management Software, and pdf editors.

  • Develops effective working relationships, which foster integrity, trust, and respect.

  • Strong sense of urgency and ability to work through bid process, addressing customer needs and requests, and balancing business needs.

 

Required Competencies

Collaboration Skills; Ethical Conduct; Thoroughness; Business Acumen; Communication Proficiency; Decision Making; Initiative; Problem Solving/Analysis; Planning and Organizing; Time Management; Technical Capacity

 

Working Conditions                                                                                             

This is a full-time position, and the hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, which needs to be discussed and approved by the department Manager in advance and must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. This position may require long hours and frequent local travel.  



We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits, 401(k) with company match, supplemental benefits and more. Please send your resume and cover letter using the link.


https://www.unitedsteel.com

SUPPORT IS OUR STRENGTH


An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer 

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This Assistant Project Manager role at unitedsteel is based in East Hartford, Connecticut, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Assistant Project Manager role at unitedsteel full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Assistant Project Manager role in the 85 department at unitedsteel.
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This Assistant Project Manager position at unitedsteel was posted on Jun 2, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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