Assistant Project Manager

Introduction

Bigge Crane and Rigging has beenelevating America since 1916. With over1800 cranesand a coast-to-coast presence we buy sell rent operate and maintain one of the largest most advanced crane fleets in the country. Weve played a role in building some of Americas most iconic landmarks and earned a reputation for doing it rightwith performance precision and accountability.

Position Overview

The Assistant Project Manager supports the planning coordination execution and successful completion of mobile crane projects throughout Northern California. Working closely with Project Managers Sales Dispatch Operations Safety Billing and field personnel this role helps ensure projects are executed safely efficiently on schedule and in accordance with customer expectations and Bigges standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with the coordination and execution of mobile crane projects from award through completion.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation schedules job files permits and customer communications.
• Coordinate with Dispatch Operations Sales Engineering Safety and field personnel to ensure equipment and labor are scheduled appropriately.
• Support customers by providing timely project updates scheduling information and responsive service.
• Assist with job setup purchase orders subcontractor coordination and equipment logistics.
• Track project costs labor equipment utilization change orders and job progress.
• Support accurate and timely billing collections and project closeout activities.
• Participate in project planning meetings pre-job meetings and post-project reviews.
• Promote compliance with company policies OSHA Cal/OSHA and customer safety requirements.
• Identify project issues and escalate concerns while assisting in the development of practical solutions.
• Develop a working knowledge of crane operations lift planning rigging transportation logistics and industry best practices.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
  

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors degree preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
• One to three years of project coordination construction heavy equipment transportation or related experience preferred.
• Strong organizational communication and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook Excel Word and Teams.
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel to customer job sites throughout Northern California as needed.
  

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan
• MOTUS truck allowance program with fuel card or fuel reimbursement
  
• Vacation Company Holidays and Sick Days
• Flexible spending accounts/Health Savings Account
• Reimbursement plan for the company Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy

This position offers the opportunity to develop into a Project Manager by gaining experience in project execution customer service operational coordination financial management and mobile crane operations. Responsibilities may evolve as business needs change.

Bigge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability genetics military or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Experience:

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