Assistant Project Manager
About The Position
Under the general direction of the Project Manager(s), the Assistant Project Manager will support a regional team delivering construction projects for public schools. The role provides project management support and construction consulting exclusively to Washington State school districts in an owner-representative capacity. Work is conducted from home or a regional office, with regular travel to school districts and project sites as needed. The ideal candidate is located within or adjacent to the Tacoma-area service region and has access to high-speed internet. This full-time, year-round position supports Senior Project Managers with project coordination, digital project records, schedules, progress tracking, and team workflows. The Assistant Project Manager is expected to take responsibility for assigned work with minimal supervision, identify and solve problems independently, and build expertise in Washington State school funding mechanisms and public procurement laws. The stated full salary range is $80,094.13–$102,587.51, with offers made at the beginning of the range. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field; OR an Associate's degree and two years of experience in business, construction, facilities planning, architecture, design process, or owner construction representation; OR a high school diploma or GED and four years of experience in one or more of those fields.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365/Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Proficiency in SharePoint and/or electronic data management.
- Experience reviewing construction plans and specifications.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Access to high-speed internet is identified as part of the ideal candidate profile.
- Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with Washington State public works processes and the OSPI School Construction Assistance Program.
- Experience with Bluebeam or a similar system.
- Experience with CPM or other scheduling systems.
- Experience preparing and giving presentations to project stakeholders.
- Located within or adjacent to the Tacoma-area service region.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain electronic project data on the SharePoint platform, keeping file structures organized and information accessible to the team.
- Serve as the point of contact for project-related digital assets.
- Assist Senior Project Managers with day-to-day tasks, including scheduling meetings, preparing site reports, tracking project scope, schedule, and budget, and coordinating with stakeholders.
- Develop an understanding of Washington State school funding mechanisms and state procurement laws, and help the team navigate the financial and legal requirements of public projects.
- Assist with creating and monitoring project schedules and managing project financial tracking reports.
- Take responsibility for assigned work with minimal supervision and identify and solve problems independently.
- Help organize and streamline team workflows to support efficient communication and collaboration.
- Use organizational skills to help manage a high volume of projects and associated tasks.
- Interpret and apply complex public funding and procurement regulations in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
