Assistant Project Manager (Construction) in Jackson

Job DescriptionJob Description

Looking for a career that’s anything but ordinary? Join a team specializing in refractory materials and services.

Refractory Services, Inc. (RSI) is looking for an organized, detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to support refractory construction projects from planning through closeout. Working under general management, this role keeps project documentation, schedules, materials, financial data, communications, and follow-up activities organized and current.

What the Role Does 

• Plan, coordinate, and close out industrial construction and refractory projects of varying size and complexity. 

• Help develop and maintain installation plans, schedules, task lists, job procedures, and action items. 

• Communicate with field operations, estimating, procurement, suppliers, and other stakeholders; escalate issues as needed to ensure timelines are met.

• Prepare and maintain accurate project files, status updates, material tracking, and many other records/reports. 

• Establish/track project milestones, deadlines, risks, and open items, following up with stakeholders on potential delays or cost impacts. 

• Prepare requests, monitor material and service needs, coordinate deliveries, and confirm required docs. 

• Assist with budget, purchase order, invoice, and actual v. estimate tracking.

• Support scope review, change proposals, contract documents, and customer deliverables. 
• Prepare and distribute project schedules, progress updates, meeting minutes, closeout documents, and other reports using Excel and other systems. 

What You Bring 

Knowledge, Education 

• Working knowledge of construction, project coordination, or related business processes

• Associate degree in construction management, project management, engineering, or a related field is desired 

• Construction safety or entry-level PM training is a plus

• OSHA-10 certification

Experience

• 3 years of related experience in construction, project management, or a similar environment

• Combined education and experience will be considered

• Industrial construction or refractory experience is a plus

Skills, Abilities

• Meet RSI's Core Competencies.
• Willingness to learn from experienced project and field team members.

• Customer-focused and committed to timely, accurate follow-through.

• Highly organized, dependable, and detail oriented, with the ability to maintain multiple projects and priorities.

• Able to identify issues, gather information, problem solve, and seek guidance when needed.

• Flexible and able to adjust to changing customer needs, schedules, and field conditions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; ability to develop skills and learn construction and PM processes.

• Strong listening, verbal, presentation, listening, and written communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in office and job-site environments while maintaining safety awareness.

Work Environment/Schedule

• Office environment with shop interaction

• Travel to job sites as needed (typical jobsites located in Midwest) to support coordination, understand conditions, and ensure safety and quality 

About Us 

RSI is a full-service refractory contractor specializing in the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of refractory systems for high-temperature industrial processes. We proudly serve the steel, foundry, heat treating, petrochemical, power , cement, lime, aluminum, glass, and manufacturing industries. We deliver safe, reliable, and innovative solutions to maximize equipment performance and minimize downtime.