Assistant Project Manager I in Byhalia

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Position: Assistant Project Manager – Clean Room/Dry Room

Location: Byhalia, MS

Job Type: Full Time

Yates Construction is proud to be an industry leader in construction and engineering services. To be a top of class organization, Yates is dedicated to hiring individuals who understand the importance of safety; instills integrity in all aspects of their lives; are passionate about what they do; and committed to providing value to our clients.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support the construction of a high-performance manufacturing facility, with a focus on cleanroom and dry room (CRDR) environments. The APM will work closely with the CRDR team and broader construction team to coordinate daily project activities, maintain documentation, support field operations, and ensure that project goals related to schedule, safety, and quality are consistently met. This individual must be a flexible and adaptable team player, as well as possess strong communication and client service skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience on technically complex, fast-paced industrial projects with direct exposure to advanced manufacturing and high-spec construction practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the project team in coordinating design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Maintain and track project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and logs.
• Review project contract documents, specifications and drawings.
• Help monitor project schedules and budgets, flagging potential issues and assisting with corrective actions.
• Interface with subcontractors, vendors, and consultants to support project execution and resolve field-level challenges.
• Participate in site walks, quality inspections, and safety audits to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Ensure work is completed to quality standards and contract specifications.
• Support material tracking, equipment deliveries, and subcontractor coordination—especially for critical clean room/dry room components.
• Assist with document control and project management software (e.g., ProjectSight, Bluebeam, MS Project, Excel).
• Help facilitate commissioning and close-out documentation, ensuring cleanroom and dry room environments meet required specs (e.g., ISO classification, dew point targets).
• Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles.
• Follow Yates Code of Conduct.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years of experience in commercial or industrial construction, ideally with exposure to clean rooms, dry rooms, or high-tech manufacturing.
• Familiarity with basic construction processes, documentation workflows, and subcontractor coordination.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Comfortable reading plans and specs and learning technical terminology related to HVAC, humidity control, and cleanroom systems.
• High proficiency in construction management software and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ProjectSight or similar platform is a plus.
• Basic math/accounting skills.
• Functions effectively as part of a team.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and contribute to a team environment.

Ideal Experience:

• Exposure to large-scale manufacturing construction, such as battery, semiconductor, or pharmaceutical projects.
• Understanding of cleanroom classifications (ISO 14644) or environmental controls (e.g., dew point, particulate levels).

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , veteran status, or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EOE/Veterans/Disabilities/M/F.

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client’s business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to , , , , , age, , or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Yates performs heavy construction and building work throughout the United States and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.

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