Assistant Project Manager - FSC

Hermanson Company
Blue Springs, MO
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for construction professionals with project management experience who can thrive in a traveling role and manage federal government contracts.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with construction experience and a background in federal government project management
    — “Project Managers typically bring at least five years of relevant construction experience”
  • Individuals who can manage both technical and financial aspects of projects
    — “Quality delivery and profitability of the job by planning, scheduling, and managing the project team”

Things to consider

  • This role requires a high level of travel, possibly up to 75% of the time
    — “This is a traveling position requiring up to 75% travel”
  • Candidates must be able to access secure military installations
    — “Ability to access secure military installations”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize skills in document control and billing compliance
    — “Keep all projects over-billed and timely billed if direct to the Federal Government”
  • Showcase ability to work with government stakeholders and maintain relationships
    — “Establishes and maintains a trusting, working relationship with the government, superintendents, customers, engineers, generals, and subcontractors”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • exceeding personal gross margin goals
  • quality delivery and profitability
  • successful project completion
Typical background
at least five years of relevant construction experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementPlanning And SchedulingTeam Performance ManagementDocument Control SystemsBilling And InvoicingChange OrdersProject Turnover And Follow-up Pre-planning Meetings

Preferred

Traveling PositionUp To 75% TravelMultiple Projects And Project Teams Management

Stack & domain

Construction Project ManagementPlanningSchedulingTeam PerformanceDocument Control SystemProject TurnoverProject Pre-planningUnion LaborProject Team ManagementProject GoalsProject ProfitabilityProject Quality DeliveryProject Team LeadershipProject Team CollaborationProject Team CommunicationProject Team PerformanceProject Team ProductivityProject Team BillingProject Team InvoicingProject Team Change OrdersTeamworkLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingProject ManagementTeam ProductivityTeam BillingTeam InvoicingTeam Change OrdersConstructionFederal ProjectsMilitary ProjectsMEP Trades

About the role

Original posting from Hermanson Company via Greenhouse

Federal Solutions Company is a leading national Federal Full-Service Specialty and Design-Build contractor offering a comprehensive range of design, construction, and repair & maintenance services for federal contractors, owners, and agencies. We provide comprehensive Design-Build construction services with emphasis and expertise in the MEP trades. Whether serving as a CMGC, MEP Prime, or Subcontractor, FSC brings unparalleled expertise to every project. FSC travels globally to service our clients and the federal market, simplifying the complex trade scopes, providing a seamless trade partner experience, and delivering a true, best-value experience.

Our mission

We are the trusted partner supporting those who protect America.

Our Vision

Providing superior solutions focused on the Military Mission.

People love working at Federal Solutions Company, because we all share the same Core Values:

Safety - Empowered & Engaged

Teamwork - Reliable & Supportive

Integrity - Trust & Accountability

Relationships - Transparent & Loyal

The Role

The Federal Assistant Project Manager plays a pivotal role in successful completion of our projects. Project Managers lead construction projects to ensure high‑quality delivery, profitability, and on‑time completion. They oversee planning, scheduling, and team performance while upholding FSC’s policies and ethical standards. The role includes developing employees, collaborating across departments to support strategic goals, and fostering strong customer relationships. Project Managers typically bring at least five years of relevant construction experience, providing the technical background needed for successful project leadership. This is a traveling position requiring up to 75% travel and may be based at various project locations nationwide, depending on business and project needs. 

The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $110,000 (The compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience). 

Accountabilities & KPIs:

Exceeds personal gross margin goals set by supervisor and documents earned gross margin and revenue performance compared to goals each month.

Quality delivery and profitability of the job by planning, scheduling, and managing the project team while ensuring that the schedule and project goals for the job are met.

Establishes and assures that a document control system is in place and updated on a regular basis.

Keep all projects over-billed and timely billed if direct to the Federal Government, Assist in the collection of your invoices before they become 60 days past due

Responsibilities:

Promotes teamwork and a positive winning team attitude through leadership.

Establishes and maintains a trusting, working relationship with project the government, superintendents, customers, engineers, generals, and subcontractors.

Provides management on multiple projects and project teams.

Promote FSC Safety Culture               

Meet with team, prior to stats to review forecasted cost

Responsible to ensure that a successful project turnover and follow-up pre-planning meeting(s) are completed prior to using any union labor or starting the project.

Monitors the monthly staffing plan to verify that actual productivity exceeds the estimated productivity. 

Work with Accounting that we have received our billing for equipment and subcontractor invoices before approving the invoice for payment.

Calculates and submits change orders as required within the contracts notice requirements.  Updates project budgets and change order logs as change orders are approved.

Completes the FSC monthly Financial Report and Cost Forecasting.

Ensure that all projects have a proper turnover including turn over book to the field before labor is on site

Responsible for making sure that all subcontracts are written

Responsible for submitting submittals in a timely matter and keeping submittal folder updated with the most recent submittals

Ordering of equipment from approved submittals if not subcontracted

Responsible for tracking of equipment to ensure required delivery date

Walk each project and meet with both subcontractors and GC to ensure we are meeting all internal and external expectations. Also review any ASI’s or RFI responses from the prior week.

Ensure that all close out documents are accurate and in folder for Project Coordinators

Qualifications:

Four-year University degree, preferably in engineering, or construction management or 1+ years of relevant construction industry experience

OSHA 10/30 certification

COE CQM (Construction Quality Management) certification.

Ability to access secure military installations

Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS with short notice

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial future, and professional growth. 

Competitive pay with bonus opportunities

Medical, prescription, dental & vision coverage with zero to low weekly premiums

401(k) with discretionary company match

Generous paid time off (vacation, sick time, and paid holidays)

Disability income protection

Life insurance for employees and eligible dependents

Optional added protection with critical illness and accident plans

Career growth & development opportunities

In-house training programs

Certificate & tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

Hermanson Co., LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hermanson does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Source: Hermanson Company careers (Greenhouse)

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