Assistant Project Manager/Coordinator-Commercial Construction

BF Construction•Westminster, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

At BF Construction Inc., successful projects happen because the team is looking ahead, asking the right questions, following through on commitments, and keeping the field and office aligned. We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager with commercial construction experience who wants to continue growing toward a Project Manager role. This position works directly with Project Managers, Superintendents, Field Leads, subcontractors, vendors, and Leadership to support active commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. The ideal candidate understands construction, is highly organized and detail-oriented, follows through consistently, and takes ownership of execution. BF Construction is committed to developing people who want to build a long-term career in construction project management. You will work directly with experienced Project Managers, Superintendents, Field Leads, and Leadership while learning BF Construction’s systems, processes, and standards.

Requirements

3+ years of commercial construction experience
Experience as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, Construction Project Coordinator, or similar construction role
Ability to read and understand construction plans, specifications, and project documents
Working knowledge of commercial construction sequencing and project workflow
Experience with schedules, subcontractors, procurement, RFIs, submittments, and field coordination
Strong attention to detail with consistent follow-through and execution
Ability to manage multiple priorities without losing accuracy or missing commitments
Clear communication, strong organization, and a problem-solving mindset
Desire to grow into a commercial construction Project Manager
Candidates must have direct commercial construction experience and a working understanding of project schedules, subcontractor coordination, procurement, field conditions, and construction documentation.
This role is designed for someone who already has a construction foundation and is ready to take on greater project-management responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Commercial tenant improvements, renovations, site work, exterior and/or ground-up construction
Smartsheet or comparable scheduling software
Bluebeam and Procore or comparable construction-management software
Microsoft 365, Slack, Dropbox, and field-documentation systems such as SiteCam

Responsibilities

Help maintain and drive active project schedules and the company Master Schedule
Build and maintain one- and two-week lookaheads
Coordinate upcoming work with Project Managers, Superintendents/Field Leads, subcontractors, and vendors
Identify schedule conflicts, missing information, delays, and sequencing risks
Confirm completed work and update schedules when field conditions or decisions change
Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, manpower, material deliveries, equipment, inspections, access, and logistics
Track procurement and long-lead materials
Follow open commitments through completion and flag missing or unconfirmed dates before they affect production
Review field progress, Daily Project Updates, SiteCam photos, and project documentation
Confirm reported progress aligns with actual field conditions
Identify incomplete work, missing information, and coordination issues
Maintain constant communication with Field Leads, including, but not limited to performing weekly project planning meetings
Review drawings, specifications, Bluebeam markups, RFIs, and submittments
Track RFIs, submittals, procurement items, change-order follow-up, and project action items
Maintain accurate project records and communicate updates clearly
Follow assigned actions through completion with detail, consistency, and accountability