Assistant Project Manager

JBW Federal is a subsidiary company of the Kanaka Foundation - An NHO who's mission is to support Native Hawaiians.

You will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Annual membership to Costco or Sam's
• 401K
• ...and much, much more!

Position Summary:

Intermediate level work under general supervision assisting in the performance of detailed staff work related to, management and coordination of the support and development of disaster relief and recovery projects. Future work may include Quality Control, Site Safety Health Officer or Superintendence of Civil, Vertical Construction Projects.

This position represents an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning, growing, stable and high-performance team to facilitate change and help make a lasting difference. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with talented and assonate individuals and to grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent and developing long-term career success.

The successful candidate will be charged with the execution of programs, anticipating and meeting clients needs and strategically positioning the companies resources and expertise to grow with our business model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to project managers, superintendents, and office staff.
• Prepare, format, and maintain project documentation such as contracts, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and meeting minutes.
• Track project timelines and deadlines to ensure compliance with schedules.
• Coordinate communication between subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal teams.
• Manage filing systems, ensuring easy access to project records.
• Assist with processing invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports.
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and coordinate logistics for job site visits and company events.
• Maintain specific project materials inventory and place orders as needed.
• Support safety compliance tracking and documentation.
• Perform general clerical duties, including answering phones, managing mail, and data entry.

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience; experience in construction or a related industry is highly desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Kanaka Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information (family medical history), or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/AA employer/Vet/Disabled.