Project Assistant

Company Description

Wade Design & Construction Inc. is a leading full service design/build remodeler in Ozaukee County and the surrounding areas. We strive to provide our clients with jaw-dropping, high quality transformations of their homes on time and on budget. We maintain the highest level of service and communication during projects, which leads to happy families living in their newly redefined spaces for years to come.

Role Description

This is a full-time (for summer, with potential to continue part-time into the school year) on-site Project Assistant role located in Mequon, WI. The Project Assistant will be responsible for assisting with day-to-day project tasks, coordinating schedules, and helping with great communication with clients and subcontractors. They will support the project managers in many aspects of project management and ensure smooth project execution.

Role Responsibilities

• Co-operate with Project Manager to expedite timely completion of the work in order to maintain schedule and budget goals.

• Pick up and delivery of material to project sites or suppliers as needed by the project manager.

• Posses a willingness to listen, learn and follow directions and company processes.

• Assist with simple book keeping tasks and filing of documents.

• Marketing responsibilities: delivery of postcards, postcards addressed and mailed as needed. Attend company functions such as parades and company sponsored events.

• Ensure job site safety, protection and maintenance of company tools, and follow all job site rules.

• Ensure project SmartSheet is up to date and communication is kept there with all subs, clients and vendors.

• Engage in regular client communication while on site.

• Perform light carpentry tasks while supervised and work at the highest level as required.

• Read and interpret communication on SmartSheet as well as project plans and paperwork.

• Assist with final punch list closeout of projects in coordination with the project manager.

• Responsible for ensuring end of day procedures are handled includes clean up, weather protection, security and material storage.

• Will be provided a work vehicle for company activities as needed

• Miscellaneous other duties as required

Qualifications

• Good communication

• Teaching skills and coachability

• Must be available for extended work as required

• Ability to perform physically demanding work on a consistent basis, including lifting 100 pounds

• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and good driving record