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Work with the Estimators and Project Managers on custom installations. Qualifications: * Minimum of 2 years of experience with commercial installation related to Audio Visual. * Completed ...

Work with the Estimators and Project Managers on custom installations. Qualifications: * Minimum of 2 years of experience with commercial installation related to Audio Visual. * Completed ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Visual Project Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Visual Project Manager, you need strong project management skills, a solid understanding of visual design principles, and experience with creative workflows, often supported by a degree in design, communications, or project management. Familiarity with project management tools like Asana or Trello, as well as design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, is typically required. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities help in coordinating creative teams and managing client expectations. These skills and qualities ensure that visual projects are delivered on time, align with client goals, and maintain high creative standards.

How does a Visual Project Manager typically collaborate with creative teams during a project lifecycle?

Visual Project Managers work closely with designers, illustrators, and other creative professionals to ensure that project objectives align with visual standards and brand guidelines. They facilitate regular check-ins, provide clear briefs, and help translate client or stakeholder feedback into actionable tasks for the creative team. This role often serves as the communication bridge between creative staff and other departments, helping to resolve challenges related to timelines, resources, and creative direction. Effective collaboration is essential for delivering cohesive visual projects on schedule and within scope.

What is a Visual Project Manager?

A Visual Project Manager is a professional who oversees projects with a strong emphasis on visual communication, design elements, and creative workflows. They coordinate teams, timelines, and resources to ensure visual projects—such as graphic design, multimedia, or branding initiatives—are delivered on time and meet client expectations. Visual Project Managers bridge the gap between creative and operational teams, using tools and methodologies that help visualize progress, tasks, and project goals. Their role often includes managing budgets, facilitating collaboration, and ensuring that visual standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

What is the difference between Visual Project Manager vs Graphic Designer?

AspectVisual Project ManagerGraphic Designer
CredentialsProject management certifications, design knowledgeDesign degrees or certifications, portfolio
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with teams, manages projectsCreates visual content, works independently or in teams
Industry UsageConstruction, marketing, advertisingAdvertising, branding, media

The Visual Project Manager oversees design projects, coordinating teams and timelines, while the Graphic Designer focuses on creating visual content. Both roles require design skills, but the manager emphasizes project coordination and management, whereas the designer concentrates on visual creation.

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Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Prime Controls

Cedar Rapids, IA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

About Prime

Introducing Prime Controls, L.P. 

Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients' industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees' well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment. 

Overview

What You Will Do

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will be an essential part of the team. You will assist Project Managers with system integration projects by coordinating submittals, manpower and staffing, resources, change orders, project tracking, and documentation.

A Typical Day at Prime Controls

  • Assists in developing project proposals by determining time frames, costs, procedures, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
  • Works with documentation group to have all required submittal documents ready and organized.
  • Purchases parts, supplies, and technical instrumentation per specifications and system design.
  • Acts as liaison for inter-department and coordination of day-to-day operations for assigned projects.
  • Maintains project documentation and updates with change orders.
  • Participates in project review meetings with other contractors and customer representatives.
  • Reviews change orders and updates pricing to maintain profitability and budget constraints.
  • Assists with preparation of project reports for management, general contractors, customers, engineering firms, and others.
  • Maintains Job Hazard Analysis.
  • Fills in for Project Manager when needed for meetings, etc.

 

What You Will Bring

The Basic

  • Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, project management, engineering, or related field.
  • 3 years full-time architecture, pre-construction, construction, or related field.
  • Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to apply technological solutions to planning or implementation assignments.

The Preferred

  • Experience working with industry tools and references including estimating (RS Means or similar) and scheduling tools (MS Project or similar), CAD or BIM based programs, visual communication software (Bluebeam or similar), project tracking and document control software (Procore or similar).
  • Strong understanding of programming, design, and construction principles.
  • Previous experience in industrial automation.
  • Experience with Team and customer meetings generating RFI's, Action Item List and Meeting Minutes.
  • Experience utilizing customer portals for project documentation such as Procore.
  • Controls System knowledge of Rockwell hardware and AVEVA Software.
  • Datacenter BMS and EPMS Equipment knowledge.
  • Experience working with Electrical installation contractors.
Benefits

What We Offer: 

Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to: 

  • Health, Dental, and Vision coverage 
  • Flexible Spending Account(s) 
  • Generous PTO 
  • Numerous culture events 
  • ESOP
  • 401k matching and more! 
Work Environment & Physical Demands (Text Only)Physical requirements and work environment expectations vary by position. Generally, roles at Prime Controls may involve moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and, depending on the role, work at heights or around airborne particles and electrical components. Physical activities may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as the use of hands, arms, and voice communication. Some roles may require lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.EEO

Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer.

As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME