Assistant Project Manager (Construction)

Collaborative Construction Inc•South Pasadena, CA

1d•$35 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

We are a boutique, general contracting firm specializing in high-end custom home remodels and new construction, as well as select commercial and multi-family projects. For more than 15 years, we’ve built projects throughout the Los Angeles area with a focus on craftsmanship, collaboration, and strong client relationships. Our projects generally range from $1 million to $5 million, with five to eight projects underway simultaneously. Several of our current and upcoming projects are fire rebuilds in the Altadena area. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join our close-knit team and help deliver high-quality projects alongside people who take pride in their work. Our clients trust us because we treat every project as a true partnership, and our employees thrive because we foster a culture of growth, respect, and collaboration.

Requirements

2 - 4 years of relevant work experience
General knowledge of residential construction
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Ability to interpret construction drawings, prepare take-offs, and perform basic builder's math
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
A collaborative approach and ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
Reliable, insured vehicle; valid, unrestricted driver’s license with a clean record
Ability to commute daily to locations throughout Los Angeles

Nice To Haves

Experience in general contracting or related trade preferred
Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field preferred
bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Help create a positive, collaborative job-site environment where employees and subcontractors work together effectively as a team.
Build constructive relationships with clients, architects, and design partners through professionalism, honesty, and collaborative problem-solving.
Review and develop a thorough understanding of project plans, proposals, material specifications, and other construction documents.
Assist with preparing budgets, schedules, change orders, logs, and reports, and update them weekly.
Draft and coordinate RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs, and maintain organized project correspondence.
Help maintain clean, safe, and organized job sites, including coordinating material storage and work staging.
Assist with subcontractor oversight, scheduling, and quality control. Coordinate and lead subcontractor meetings, and prepare and distribute meeting notes.
Schedule and participate in inspections.
Monitor work for compliance with applicable codes, construction best practices, quality standards and design specifications.
Prepare project close-out materials, including owner’s binder with equipment manuals, materials specification sheets, maintenance schedules, and other relevant information.
Support multiple projects and travel between job sites as needed.