Assistant Project Manager

Wharton-Smith•Tampa, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, administering, and executing construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This transitional leadership position develops operational management, financial oversight, contract administration, and client coordination skills while supporting overall project performance. The role contributes to project budgeting, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor coordination, and change management, and supports communication between office and field operations. Depending on project size and complexity, the Assistant Project Manager may independently manage small projects or designated scopes of work. The position is based in Tampa, Florida, and requires regular travel to project sites and regional offices. Extended or full-time assignment at a project site may be required based on project needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Four to seven years of construction-related experience preferred.
Experience with construction project startup, mobilization, and project coordination.
Strong understanding of construction project management processes, financial management, and operational execution.
Proficiency with computer-based Critical Path Method scheduling programs, construction management software, and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to support project financial performance, coordinate resources, and assist with successful project execution.
Experience developing professional presentations, project-specific narratives, and qualification packages.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to coordinate with project and company leadership.
Ability to collaborate with project owners, subcontractors, field leadership, and internal departments.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, including managing multiple priorities and addressing project challenges.
Ability to foster a positive team environment, maintain employee morale, and promote collaboration.
Strong coaching and mentoring skills to support team members’ professional development.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven construction environment.
Proficiency with standard office technology, including laptops, smartphones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and scanners.
Ability to perform office tasks requiring close vision, focus, and regular verbal communication.
Ability to occasionally lift and move office materials and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
Availability for a full-time, exempt schedule, typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break and flexibility based on project schedules and operational needs.
Willingness to travel regularly to project job sites and regional offices.
Ability and willingness to work primarily or full-time at an assigned project site for extended periods, based on project requirements.

Responsibilities

Assist with project budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Support development, maintenance, and monitoring of project schedules and production plans.
Assist with owner billings, subcontractor pay applications, and project cost management.
Coordinate subcontract agreements, purchase orders, procurement, and material deliveries.
Support management of change orders, extra work authorizations, and contract documentation.
Facilitate owner, subcontractor, and internal coordination meetings and maintain meeting records.
Monitor submittal, shop drawing, and procurement processes to support project schedules.
Coordinate permitting, inspections, startup, testing, commissioning, and closeout activities.
Visit job sites regularly to monitor construction progress, quality, production planning, and safety performance; provide full-time on-site support when assigned.
Collaborate with Superintendents and field leadership to support operational efficiency and schedule compliance.
Help identify and resolve project risks, conflicts, and operational issues.
Manage small projects or designated scopes of work when assigned, including coordination, financial performance, scheduling, client communication, and execution.