Assistant Project Manager - Commercial General Contractor

AlphaX • Richmond, VA

7h

About The Position

An established commercial general contractor in Central Virginia is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with hands-on commercial general contracting experience. The role supports commercial construction projects, including renovations and tenant improvements, from preconstruction through final closeout.

This is a growth role in which the Assistant Project Manager takes ownership of key project activities, bridges field and office operations, and develops the skills to advance into a full Project Manager position. The position involves project documentation, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, cost control, procurement, jobsite coordination, project reporting, and closeout.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in commercial construction, project engineering, project coordination, or project management.
• Prior employment with a commercial general contractor is required.
• Experience with commercial building projects, renovations, or tenant improvements.
• Working knowledge of construction documents, specifications, RFIs, submittals, contracts, schedules, and change orders.
• Understanding of construction sequencing, procurement, subcontractor management, and project controls.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with field teams, design professionals, trade partners, vendors, and clients.
• Experience tracking project costs, purchasing commitments, schedules, and change-order activity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction or project management software.
• Strong communication, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Commercial construction experience is essential; candidates whose experience is limited to residential construction will not qualify.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field; relevant practical experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial projects, including renovations and tenant improvements, from planning and procurement through completion.
• Coordinate daily activities with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, superintendents, and clients.
• Prepare, distribute, and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, meeting minutes, and correspondence.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and contracts to identify discrepancies, missing information, and coordination issues.
• Help build and maintain project schedules, track milestones, and address potential delays.
• Monitor budgets, committed costs, invoices, purchasing, and change orders to support financial control.
• Coordinate material orders, deliveries, subcontractor sequencing, and jobsite logistics.
• Attend project meetings, document decisions, assign follow-ups, and track open items to resolution.
• Visit jobsites to monitor progress, document field conditions, and coordinate solutions with superintendents and project teams.
• Support inspections, punch lists, warranty items, client turnover, and final closeout.
• Flag potential schedule delays, cost overruns, procurement challenges, and scope changes before they affect project delivery.
• Assist with subcontractor coordination, project reporting, and communication between field and office.
• Take on increasing responsibility for scheduling, cost management, subcontractor coordination, and overall project execution.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Paid time off
• Company-sponsored benefits and programs
• Professional development and ongoing training
• Opportunities to own increasingly complex project responsibilities
• A clear career path toward Project Manager
• Long-term professional growth within an established commercial construction firm
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed