Assistant Project Manager - Mitigation

First Onsite • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager at First Onsite works closely with leadership to evaluate, develop, and execute scopes of work and keep multiple restoration and construction projects running smoothly. The role coordinates crews, subcontractors, clients, and in-house teams, helping ensure projects meet budget, gross profit margin, schedule, safety, and quality expectations. It includes reviewing proposals, preparing schedules, managing scopes and change orders, supporting crews as needed, and maintaining accurate project records and billing documentation. The position requires availability 24/7 and may involve physical labor when additional responsibilities need to be completed.

Requirements

• Relevant leadership experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in the restoration or construction industry.
• Experience or knowledge in water, flood, fire, smoke, mold, asbestos, and rebuild remediation.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Available 24/7.

Nice To Haves

• Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with leadership to understand, evaluate, develop, and execute the scope of work.
• Solicit, receive, and approve subcontractor proposals for work within budget.
• Prepare project schedules, including schedules for job crews and subcontractors, according to the scope of work.
• Manage, support, and assist job crews, and fill in when needed, including performing physical labor.
• Create and maintain job activity paperwork and jobsite inventories.
• Maintain a daily log of conditions, activities, communications, and notable events.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and other job-related administrative documents.
• Monitor and provide updates about risks to project budget, gross profit margin, or schedule.
• Manage receipt and approval of change orders.
• Perform or ensure execution of daily jobsite safety meetings.
• Arrange permits as needed.
• Maintain daily reports, daily sign-in timesheets, equipment records, moisture maps, and material sheets.
• Manage a defined scope of work and review opportunities for change orders.
• Assist with creating project schedules.
• Issue work orders to subcontractors and manage their scopes of work and change orders.
• Review billing to ensure the accuracy of entered data.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED