Construction Assistant Project Manager
About The Position
Old Dominion Insulation (ODI), which has partnered with general contractors, mechanical contractors, and building owners since 1981, delivers mechanical insulation solutions nationwide across multiple market sectors. The company focuses on quality, safety, and long-term relationships. ODI is seeking a driven, detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support and oversee smaller projects from start to finish with guidance from an experienced Project Manager. The APM manages budgets, maintains project documentation, helps ensure a safe work environment, and supports project profitability. As needed, the APM also assists with larger projects under the supervision of a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager. The role requires regular coordination with internal stakeholders, clients, vendors, field teams, and safety personnel. It involves project planning and tracking, review and preparation of project documentation, site visits, materials and inventory management, change orders, and support for project billing. Candidates should have construction experience, be able to interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings, and be comfortable working at active construction sites and traveling to job sites and meetings as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 1–3 years of progressive construction experience or a combination of education and equivalent experience.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, and project management software.
- Experience with Bluebeam and/or On-Screen Takeoff.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.
- Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods and work at a computer.
- Ability to walk, kneel, bend, climb, and work on active construction sites.
- Ability to travel to job sites and meetings as needed.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 15 lbs.
- Ability to wear required PPE and work around construction materials and equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee activities on smaller projects to meet schedule and budget goals.
- Collaborate with safety personnel to support a zero-incident work environment.
- Maintain project trackers, document logs, and progress reports.
- Review drawings, submittals, and specifications for compliance.
- Prepare and manage project submittals; forward submittals for projects over $100K to a Project Manager for review.
- Support project startup through turnover meetings and creation of project binders.
- Conduct regular site visits to verify quality control and project progress.
- Communicate project updates and progress reports to internal stakeholders.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and field teams.
- Prepare and track change orders, ensuring timely pricing, negotiation, and submission.
- Support project billing to help ensure positive cash flow within 90 days of project start.
- Identify project risks and promptly communicate them to the Project Manager.
- Manage and track project materials, equipment, and inventory.
- Participate in internal Project Management meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
