Assistant Project Manager - Memorial Stadium- NE Cornhuskers

Responsibilities

The Assistant Project Manager will support construction and renovation activities at Memorial Stadium by coordinating with subcontractors, managing project schedules, and ensuring quality and safety standards. They will maintain a strong field presence to resolve construction challenges and oversee assigned scopes of work from procurement through project closeout.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering with at least 4 years of relevant experience in large-scale construction projects. Proficiency in construction software, the ability to interpret technical drawings, and strong organizational skills are required.

Skills

• Construction management
• Project scheduling
• Subcontractor management
• Field coordination
• Cost management
• Blueprint reading
• Procore
• Bluebeam
• Safety compliance
• Quality control
• Procurement
• RFI management
• Change orders
• Logistics planning
• Construction sequencing

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• AD&D
• Disability benefits
• Paid time off
• Leaves of absences
• Voluntary benefits
• Well-being resources
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan

About this role

Company Description
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Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support construction and renovation efforts at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. This individual will play an integral role in the successful execution of a large-scale, complex construction project, working closely with the Senior Project Manager, Superintendent, subcontractors, design team, and University of Nebraska stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have experience working for a large General Contractor on commercial, institutional, higher education, or sports venue projects. This position requires a balance of project management and field coordination responsibilities, with the ability to independently manage assigned scopes of work while supporting overall project execution.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Senior Project Manager with day-to-day management and execution of construction activities, independently overseeing assigned scopes of work from procurement through project closeout.
Coordinate closely with the Superintendent to manage subcontractor activities, resolve field issues, address construction challenges, and maintain project schedule and quality expectations.
Assist with developing, updating, and monitoring project schedules, including subcontractor sequencing, material procurement, and critical path activities.
Proactively identify potential schedule delays, cost impacts, and coordination conflicts, working with the project team to develop solutions.
Maintain a strong field presence, regularly walking the jobsite to monitor progress, verify completed work, identify deficiencies, and communicate directly with field supervision and subcontractors.
Assist with coordination of complex construction scopes, including structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building envelope, seating, concourse, and other stadium-related improvements.
Support construction planning and logistics within an active stadium and university campus environment, accounting for athletic schedules, football games, campus operations, and event-related restrictions.
Monitor subcontractor performance to ensure work is completed in accordance with contract requirements, project specifications, safety standards, and quality expectations.
Assist with project inspections, punch lists, commissioning coordination, turnover documentation, and final project closeout.
Promote a proactive approach to safety, quality control, accountability, and communication throughout all phases of construction.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
BA/BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, plus 4 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Experience working on commercial, institutional, industrial, or other large-scale construction projects.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
Understanding of construction sequencing, subcontractor coordination, project scheduling, and cost management.
Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
Ability to balance office-based project management responsibilities with hands-on field coordination.
Preferred Requirements:
Experience working for a large General Contractor on complex commercial, institutional, higher education, stadium, or sports venue construction projects.
Experience with occupied-facility renovations or construction projects requiring coordination around ongoing building operations and public use.
Familiarity with structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building envelope, and other major construction trades.
Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, cost tracking, and subcontractor management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or other construction management software platforms.
Exposure to construction scheduling software and project controls.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
Additional Information
Additional Information:
This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.
Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
This position is not hybrid nor remote.
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