Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager Ekman Painting, LLC Johnston, IA Job Details Full-time $20 - $24 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Spanish Customer service English Driver's License Attention to detail Organizational skills Construction Progress tracking (project management tasks) Client interaction via phone calls

Full Job Description Assistant Project Manager Company:

Ekman Painting Location:

Des Moines Metro Type:

Full-time, in-office with jobsite coordination

Pay:

$20-$24/hour

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, weekends as necessary About the Role Ekman Painting is a growing residential and commercial painting company looking for an Assistant Project Manager to help keep projects running smoothly from start to finish. This role is all about execution, communication, and organization. You'll work directly with the owner and project manager to coordinate schedules, order materials, communicate with customers, and make sure crews have what they need to succeed. If you're organized, calm under pressure, and enjoy checking things off a list, this role will be a great fit. What You'll Be Responsible For Schedule painting crews and coordinate start dates Order paint and materials for upcoming projects Prepare project start packets at least 48 hours before projects begin Communicate with customers on scheduling, progress updates, and punch lists Update projects notes, photos, and status in our CRM system Support project managers with day-to-day coordination Help keep projects on schedule and customers informed What This Role Is Not This is not a sales role This is not an estimating position This is not a full project manager role Your job is to support production and communication, not to sell work or manage crews directly. What We're Looking For Strong organization and time-management skills Clear, professional communication (phone, text, and email) Ability to juggle multiple projects at once Comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment Detail-oriented and reliable Construction, trades, and/or office coordination experience is a plus Bilingual (Spanish/English) is required! Why Ekman Painting Stable, growing local company Clear expectations and systems Supportive team environment Opportunity to grow with the company Performance-based raises and advancement opportunities How Success Is Measured (First 90 Days) Jobs start on time with materials ready Daily job updates completed in our CRM Fewer last-minute issues or fire drills Positive feedback from customers and crew leaders If this sounds like it would be a good fit for you, please don't hesitate to apply because we would love to talk to you! Help us by joining our fun-loving team to help people and their communities.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Experience:

Customer service: 3 years (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person