Asst Project Manager

DPR Construction•Seattle, WA

7d•$115,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager supports construction project teams and contributes to Business Unit project management objectives. The role manages a defined scope, phase, or geographic area of a project, or supports delivery of smaller projects, developing foundational project management capability and accountability. It assists in coordinating construction projects by applying knowledge of construction activities, methodologies, and industry standards; coordinating multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and internal partners; and supporting oversight of assigned project engineers, field office coordinators, or similar roles under guidance. The position helps ensure project requirements, schedules, and quality standards are met, and supports tracking team progress, reporting project performance, resolving routine issues, budgets, forecasts, contract administration, cost controls, financial targets, and risk mitigation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Five years of experience in construction engineering, project engineering, or a related field.
Complete the OSHA 30 program within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with onboarding, individual skill-development activities, and basic training coordination for project teams; may provide day-to-day guidance and task coordination for assigned project engineers, field office coordinators, or similar roles under guidance.
Coordinate day-to-day project activities with project teams, track progress, and escalate issues of some complexity to management as needed.
Maintain regular field presence, participate in safety meetings including stretch and flex, and engage in high-risk activity awareness.
Assist with procurement of project-related materials, equipment, and specialty trade subcontractors, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with work sequences and field requirements.
Communicate project updates, risks, and changes to stakeholders.
Apply and reinforce established quality-control measures and safety protocols, maintain accountability for adherence to site-specific safety plans, and contribute to a culture of zero incidents.
Monitor project performance, identify routine issues, and recommend corrective actions.
Maintain accurate project documentation for compliance, reporting, and future reference.