Assistant Project Manager

Thrive Companies•Columbus, OH

12d

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager supports Thrive’s Project Managers throughout a project’s lifecycle, from preconstruction through active construction and closeout. Working alongside the Construction team, this growth-oriented role helps maintain scopes and contracts, submittals, RFIs, change orders, meeting minutes, and project reporting, while developing the skills and judgment needed to advance into a Project Manager position. Thrive Companies is a vertically integrated real estate developer focused on large-scale, mixed-use communities, integrating residential, commercial, and lifestyle spaces. Thrive Construction emphasizes meaningful relationships and creating places where people can build community and make lasting memories.

Requirements

A bachelor’s or associate’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred; equivalent construction experience will be considered.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Effective time management skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to walk active job sites and climb stairs in buildings of up to five stories during site visits.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
Experience with Microsoft productivity tools.
Procore experience.
A bachelor’s or associate’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Conduct drawing and specification page turns and design reviews; identify conflicts, gaps, and constructability concerns.
Review selections for completeness and alignment with project budget and design intent.
Assist with estimating and project budget development.
Draft scopes of work and Trade Partner contracts, and assist the Project Manager with contract negotiations.
Prepare safety and SWPPP requirements before mobilization.
Issue job start notifications to appropriate internal teams and Trade Partners.
Manage submittals from receipt through approval, maintain the submittal aging report, and track items to resolution.
Manage RFIs, maintain the RFI aging report, and follow up on open questions.
Record and distribute meeting minutes for weekly coordination meetings and participate in daily Construction team huddles.
Assist the Project Manager with budget and schedule tracking.
Track and monitor escalation and inform the Project Manager about potential cost and schedule impacts.
Prepare, track, and process change orders.
Support safety and SWPPP compliance throughout construction.
Document and track job site orientations.
Coordinate deliveries and receiving, verifying materials against orders.
Prepare project reports as needed.
Issue job closeout notifications.
Compile and organize warranty documentation.
Track closeout paperwork and upload documents to the project record.
Serve as a consistent point of communication for Trade Partners, treating them with respect and transparency.
Help resolve Trade Partner conflicts through clear communication and mutual respect, escalating issues to the Project Manager when needed.
Use Thrive technology platforms for project documentation, tracking, and communication.
Manage digital project files, keeping documentation organized, accurate, and current.
Work alongside the Project Manager to develop skills and judgment for advancement into a Project Manager role.
Contribute ideas for improving the department and company.
Perform other duties as assigned.