Assistant Project Manager
About The Position
As an Assistant Project Manager at Choate Construction, you play a key support role in helping guide projects from early planning through successful completion, knowing that your contributions directly impact our clients, project teams, and communities. This position is ideal for professionals with at least three years of experience in a commercial construction–oriented entry‑level role who are eager to grow their careers and take on increasing responsibility. Reporting to and working closely with the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, you will assist with the daily management, coordination, and administration of projects, supporting efforts related to contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding, and cost control. You will collaborate alongside the field Superintendent and project team to help ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget, while gaining hands‑on exposure to the full lifecycle of a construction project. With Choate’s tools, mentorship, and support, you will continue developing the skills and confidence needed to grow into expanded project leadership roles.
Requirements
- At least three years of experience in a commercial construction–oriented entry-level role.
- Eagerness to grow careers and take on increasing responsibility.
- Mindset of stewardship: approachable, collaborative, and committed to supporting shared goals.
- Detail-oriented and curious.
- Enjoy being involved early in the process.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the daily management, coordination, and administration of projects.
- Support efforts related to contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding, and cost control.
- Collaborate with the field Superintendent and project team to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.
- Gain hands-on exposure to the full lifecycle of a construction project.
- Build positive, respectful relationships with clients, designers, subcontractors, and internal partners.
- Represent Choate Construction with professionalism and pride in every interaction.
- Partner with the Project Manager, Superintendent, and Safety team to implement and uphold project-specific safety plans.
- Understand contract requirements.
- Assist with subcontracts and purchase orders.
- Communicate potential risks or changes early.
- Contribute during preconstruction.
- Support logistics and scheduling efforts.
- Assist in ensuring the project is set up for success before work begins.
- Support construction planning, financial tracking, and BIM/VDC coordination.
- Actively invest in your own professional growth and readiness for greater responsibility.
Benefits
- 100% Employee Owned Company with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Medical Coverage Options: Surest, a copay plan, or High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account
- Dental & Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent)
- Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- 401k Profit Sharing Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
- Parental Leave
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- College Student Debt Reduction Program
- Employee Assistance & Financial Wellness Programs
- Employee Referral Program
- Charitable Contribution Matching ($1,000 per year per employee)
- Stewardship Day (Community Volunteering)
- Safe working environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
