Assistant Project Manager

Position: Assistant Project Manager  

Department: Services 

Reports To: Project Manager 

Classification: Non-Exempt 

Direct Reports: Service Technicians 

The mission at Prairie Restorations, Inc. (PRI) is, “To produce and provide the most ecologically appropriate plants, products and services possible to restore and manage native plant communities.” In accordance with Prairie Restorations, philosophy, all team members work together sharing a common goal of a successful, profitable, and innovative company.  All team members are to be role models of our Core Values. 

Our Core Values 

Growing together with positive perseverance 

Passion to do right by nature. 

Integrity and respect for all. 

This job description identifies areas of accountability. This is not an all-inclusive list of duties. These are primary responsibilities. 

Position Summary 

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for setup and planning of restoration projects under the direction of the Project Manager. This position will be a primary source of field labor on restoration projects and provide supervisory guidance to Service Technician personnel 

Coordinating and Managing Land Management Projects 

• Scheduling management project tasks in coordination with the Assistant Site Manager. 

• Communication with customers about project schedule and any changes to project content or process including change orders or contract total changes. 

• Awareness of project budget and project progress  

• Completion of both PRI work records and any other client required documents 

• Communicate with Assistant Site Manager and Admin Assistant as project tasks are completed and ready to be billed. 

• Maintain work records in an accurate and timely manner 

Assist Project Managers with Setup and Planning of Restoration Projects 

• Communicate with clients 

• Organization of team members and equipment  

• Internally allocate and/or order project materials as needed 

• Maintain work records in an accurate and timely manner 

Provide Field Labor on Projects in the following areas 

• Soil Preparation 

• Seeding 

• Planting 

• Erosion control 

• Hand weeding 

• Broadcast and spot herbicide applications 

• Small power equipment operations  

• Prescribed burning 

• Invasive species control 

• Tractor operations 

Provide Supervisory Guidance to Seasonal Personnel 

• Provide on the job training as appropriate 

• Directing seasonal staff in execution of job tasks 

• Help maintain a safe and clean work environment 

Other duties as assigned may include but are not limited to the following 

• Mechanical repairs 

• Facilities maintenance and repair 

• Help at other site location and/or departments 

Work Environment 

Regularly works around moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. Noise level may be loud at times. Use of and exposure to herbicides and use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Working hours can be long and unpredictable.  

Physical Demands  

Must be able to move objects up to 50 lbs. and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Constant movement and use of limbs. This position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina.  

Confidentiality 

The nature of the position allows access to confidential financial, business development, marketing, and sales information besides personal and confidential information regarding the owners and employees. Company policy requires that all information of this type be regarded as Confidential and not for communication, discussion, or other distribution to any unauthorized person.  The dissemination of any of this information to any persons other than those authorized or approved by the President shall be considered as grounds for immediate termination and considered as a violation of the Company’s right to privacy. 

Equal Employment Opportunity  

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to prihr@prairieresto.com , and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.