Drywall / Framing Assistant Project Manager

BL Harbert International LLC - Beirut•Huntsville, AL

16h

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager assists the assigned Project Manager with planning, managing, directing, and completing assigned self-perform drywall and framing projects, with responsibility for supporting client satisfaction and project financial outcomes. The role works closely with the Project Manager and Site Superintendent to coordinate drywall, metal framing, and acoustical ceiling scopes. The position supports project administration, cost control, material procurement, labor coordination, production tracking, scheduling, and project documentation. It helps ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project plans and specifications. The Assistant Project Manager also coordinates with suppliers, labor vendors, subcontractors, field and office personnel, and other project stakeholders, and may support multiple project scopes as required. Relocation must be acceptable as project needs require.

Requirements

2–3 years of experience in construction management, preferably in commercial, industrial, or federal construction.
Working knowledge of construction project budgets, cost tracking, schedules, and project documentation.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, plans, and project documents.
Knowledge of construction practices, procedures, materials, and sequencing.
Experience with Microsoft Excel and other project management software.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
High drive to succeed and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.
Must be open to relocation as project needs require.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a comparable degree preferred.
Prior Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, or construction project coordination experience preferred.
Experience with drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, or other self-perform construction is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Project Manager and Site Superintendent in managing self-perform drywall and framing operations to meet schedules, quality requirements, and production goals.
Help coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and other resources required for self-perform work.
Implement and support safety, scheduling, quality, and production-monitoring programs.
Work with the Project Manager and Superintendent to identify potential project issues and develop solutions.
Coordinate with material suppliers, labor vendors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to maintain schedules and production requirements.
Communicate and distribute project information accurately to field and office personnel.
Assist with planning, directing, and coordinating construction management activities across project scopes as required.
Distribute, track, and maintain project plans, specifications, and drawings.
Maintain and update submittal registers for self-perform materials and related project requirements.
Assist with tracking project budgets, costs, labor, materials, and production.
Assist the Project Manager with developing and maintaining project schedules.
Coordinate with the Superintendent on labor requirements, crew sizes, production goals, and upcoming work.
Coordinate material procurement and deliveries to ensure materials are available when needed.
Coordinate workforce requirements and documentation with labor vendors.
Organize and review labor and material invoices for content and accuracy.
Assist with monthly pay applications and Project Status Reports (PSRs).
Assist with developing and maintaining Schedules of Values (SOVs).
Track quantities and production weekly.
Help monitor labor productivity and project performance against budgets and production goals.
Prepare weekly coordination meeting minutes and distribute project information as required.
Assist with preparing subcontractor, supplier, and self-perform change orders.
Update quantity reports and cost tracking for changes in project scope.
Assist with estimating drywall, metal framing, and acoustical ceiling scopes as needed.
Review drawings and specifications to identify scope changes, material requirements, and potential project issues.
Maintain accurate project documentation and progress records.
Assist with project closeout requirements.
Support the Project Manager and Superintendent in maintaining quality and safety requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned to support successful completion of self-perform projects.
Maintain organization while managing multiple priorities and project requirements.