Assistant Project Manager (APM)

Design Line Construction • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Design Line Construction builds complex, high-design architectural homes across the San Francisco Bay Area, Marin County, Sonoma Wine Country, and beyond. The Assistant Project Manager supports financial management and administrative operations for high-end residential construction projects, working under the direct guidance of the Project Manager and Senior Project Manager. The role operates with autonomy, professional judgment, and accountability as a key project partner.

The APM oversees and collaborates with the Project Administrator to maintain effective administrative workflows and rigorous standards for job costing, trade partner agreements, change orders, budget forecasting, and document control. The position also serves as a professional point of connection with clients, owner’s representatives, architects, and trade partners, handling project communications, financial updates, and technical inquiries under the Project Manager’s guidance.

Design Line emphasizes proactive problem-solving, clear communication, commitment to design intent, safety, ethical decision-making, respect, collaboration, and craftsmanship. The role is based within commuting distance of the San Francisco office and includes occasional jobsite travel.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar assistant project management or project engineer role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Trimble Spectrum or Sage 300, and Procore.
• Ability to interpret architectural documentation.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, owner’s representatives, and project teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, client-focused environment.
• Located within commuting distance of the San Francisco office.
• Valid driver’s license for occasional jobsite travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preconstruction estimating, project start-up, and contract administration.
• Prepare comprehensive bid packages and perform side-by-side bid scope comparisons.
• Assist with project budget financial reports and labor tracking metrics.
• Execute subcontract change orders, owner change orders, and related administration.
• Oversee and collaborate with the Project Administrator to ensure processing of subcontract change orders (SCOs) and potential change orders (PCOs).
• Review and reconcile subcontractor invoices against contractual scopes of work.
• Maintain project document control, including RFIs, submittals, and design decisions.
• Upload drawings and revisions to Procore.
• Collaborate with the Concierge Department to compile Homeowner’s Manuals and develop tailored yearly maintenance plans for completed residences.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, owner’s representatives, architects, and trade partners.
• Handle project communications, financial updates, and technical inquiries with professionalism and clarity under the Project Manager’s guidance.
• Manage project documentation and financial budgets transparently and with rigorous attention to detail.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care.
• Accrued vacation time and sick time.
• Ten paid holidays.
• 401(k).
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Supportive team environment with room for stability, learning, and growth.
• Competitive pay.
• Generous benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level