Assistant Project Manager

Uprite Construction • Irvine, CA

2h

About The Position

Uprite Construction is seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager with experience in ground-up commercial construction and tenant improvement (TI) projects. The role is suited to someone with a solid foundation in construction project management who is ready to take on more responsibility and develop toward a Project Manager position. The company expects the successful candidate to have the potential to transition into a full Project Manager role within 6 to 12 months.

The Assistant Project Manager works closely with experienced Project Managers, Superintendents, and leadership, supporting projects from preconstruction through closeout. The role offers increasing ownership of project responsibilities and the opportunity to build the skills needed to manage projects independently from start to finish.

Uprite Construction is a multi-service construction company established in 1991. It specializes in project site development, ground-up new construction, renovations, and tenant improvements for commercial and industrial sectors. The company states its commitment to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in commercial construction, ideally as an Assistant Project Manager or Project Engineer with increasing project management responsibilities.
• Experience with both ground-up commercial construction and tenant improvement projects.
• Solid understanding of construction methods, scheduling, budgeting, and project coordination.
• Experience working with subcontractors, vendors, and field teams.
• Familiarity with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Proactive and motivated, with a genuine interest in growing into a Project Manager position.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred; equivalent construction experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support management of ground-up commercial construction and tenant improvement projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Work with Project Managers and Superintendents to keep projects on schedule, within budget, and progressing.
• Assist with project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and project documentation.
• Assist with subcontractor buyout, contract administration, and procurement.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate regularly with clients and internal teams.
• Monitor construction schedules, identify potential challenges, and help resolve issues before they affect project delivery.
• Take increasing ownership of project responsibilities while preparing to manage projects independently.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed