Assistant Project Manager
About The Position
Findorff is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support and lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. The role offers the opportunity to build technical knowledge while assuming increasing responsibility across project management, field coordination, and financial performance. The position collaborates with project teams, clients, architects, trade partners, Superintendents, and Project Managers. Findorff is a Madison builder founded in 1890, delivering construction services to projects of varied sizes in Dane County and beyond. The company describes its culture as people-first and grounded in respect, collaboration, and doing the right thing. It is employee-owned and emphasizes local work, a stable backlog, a diverse project portfolio, and career development. Findorff provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment in employment.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in construction project management, field engineering, or estimating within commercial construction.
- Strong working knowledge of construction processes, building systems, and project sequencing.
- Experience supporting project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and change management.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organization and attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams and build relationships with clients and partners.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to construction software such as CMiC, Bluebeam, Procore, or similar tools.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day project activities, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and document control, to keep projects aligned with plans and specifications.
- Partner with Superintendents and Project Managers to develop and maintain project schedules, coordinate subcontractors, and support short-term planning.
- Support bidding, subcontract preparation, and procurement; help manage contract compliance, insurance requirements, and issue resolution.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and monthly reporting; support pay applications and change management processes.
- Work with field teams on material coordination, document updates, safety initiatives, and quality control.
- Build working relationships with project teams, clients, architects, and trade partners while developing leadership and communication skills.
Benefits
- Employee ownership through an ESOP
- Local work, with most projects within an hour of the main office
- Stable, predictable backlog driven by long-term client relationships, with over 90% of work from repeat clients
- Diverse portfolio across multiple market sectors
- People-first culture grounded in respect, collaboration, and doing the right thing
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) contributions
- Profit sharing
- Generous paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Onsite fitness center
- Heated parking
- Career development support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
