Project Manager Assistant

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

IKO is a global leader in manufacturing roofing products with production facilities worldwide. We are currently seeking a Project Manager Assistant to join our team of skilled professionals based at our Bismarck, Missouri plant. This plant produces granules from raw material for our vertically integrated shingle manufacturing operation.

Assignment Term: This position is a temporary role supporting the commissioning and startup of the granule plant, with an anticipated duration of 9 to 12 months.

Job Summary

The Project Manager Assistant supports the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing the project during the construction and commissioning activities for our Bismarck Granule manufacturing plant. This role helps ensure a safe and successful completion of construction and operational handover of plant systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day management and coordination of construction activities.

• Coordinate with subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and project stakeholders.

• Track project schedules, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.

• Monitor project progress, quality, costs, deficiencies, corrective actions, and compliance with contract requirements.

• Attend project meetings and assist with documenting and resolving project issues.

• Support the Project Manager with procurement, forecasting, reporting, and close-out activities.

• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and performance testing activities

• Assist with commissioning schedules and milestone tracking.

• Coordinate commissioning activities among vendors, contractors, operation team, maintenance team, and the consultants

• Participate in inspections, functional testing, troubleshooting, and punch-list management.

• Prepare meeting minutes, reports, turnover packages, and testing records.

• Coordinate operational readiness and training activities.

• Promote a safe, organized, and professional construction site.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, Project Management, or related field preferred.

• 2-5 years of project coordination, commissioning, manufacturing, construction, or industrial experience preferred.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

• Knowledge of project scheduling software such as MS Project or Primavera is a plus.

• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with granulation systems, conveyors, dryers, screens, dust collection, and material handling equipment.

• Knowledge of industrial safety standards, LOTO, and commissioning procedures.

• CAPM, PMP, or commissioning certifications preferred.

Reporting Relationship

• Reports directly to the Project Manager and collaborates with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, EHS, and Contractor Teams.

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.