Assistant Project Manager

Skanska USA • Conshohocken, PA

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About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects from preconstruction through close-out. Working with project managers, superintendents, field staff, subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and design partners, the role helps ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements and Skanska standards.

The position contributes to project administration, cost control, schedule monitoring, subcontractor coordination, change management, procurement, and documentation. It helps maintain project controls and reporting; supports contract and purchase order administration; manages submittals and RFIs; assists with buyout and procurement; and contributes to schedule updates based on project progress, trade coordination, and material lead times.

The Assistant Project Manager also supports field operations through site visits, monitoring installation progress, helping address project issues, and promoting quality and safety throughout construction. The position calls for strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and relationship management skills, as well as commitment to Skanska’s Injury-Free Environment and Care for Life initiatives. Responsibilities may vary with project size, complexity, phase, and delivery method.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience creating documentation such as RFIs and client correspondence on issues related to contract notification provisions.
• At least 5 years of experience reading and understanding construction plans, drawings, and associated technical specifications.
• Ability to outline specifications required for client submission and ensure submittals and shop drawings are approved.
• At least 5 years of experience preparing subcontract scopes and contracts.
• At least 3 years of project close-out experience.
• At least 2 years of experience working with cost control systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Qualified candidates, excluding current Skanska employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (U.S. Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee) to work in the United States; Skanska does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship for this position.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and relationship management skills.
• Commitment to Skanska’s Injury-Free Environment and Care for Life initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects from preconstruction through close-out.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, field staff, subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and design partners.
• Help deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements and Skanska standards.
• Support project administration, cost control, schedule monitoring, subcontractor coordination, change management, procurement, and documentation management.
• Maintain project controls and reporting.
• Support contract and purchase order administration.
• Manage submittals and requests for information (RFIs).
• Assist with buyout and procurement activities.
• Contribute to schedule updates based on project progress, trade coordination, and material lead times.
• Participate in site visits and monitor installation progress.
• Help address project issues and promote quality and safety throughout construction.
• Prepare documentation such as RFIs and client correspondence relating to contract notification provisions.
• Outline specifications required for client submissions and ensure submittals and shop drawings are approved.
• Prepare subcontract scopes and contracts.
• Support project close-out and work with cost control systems.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Competitive base salary
• Bonus program
• 401(k)
• Employee ownership program
• Career development and support for career growth
• Personalized total rewards and support for physical, financial, and emotional well-being

What This Job Offers

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