Assistant Project Manager - Memorial Stadium- NE Cornhuskers

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.