Associate Project Manager
About The Position
Jack Laurie Group is seeking a motivated, competitive, and driven individual to join our team as an Associate Project Manager. This role is designed for someone who wants to build a long-term career in commercial construction project management. You will work directly alongside an experienced Project Manager while gaining hands-on experience in estimating, bidding, project execution, customer management, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination across multiple trades. During your first 6–12 months, you will follow a structured development path designed to prepare you to take ownership of your own projects and customer relationships. Our goal is simple: develop the next generation of Project Managers who can successfully manage their own projects, customers, and book of business.
Requirements
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
- Competitive mindset with a desire to succeed.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Confidence to professionally hold others accountable when necessary.
- Desire to grow into a Project Manager role and take ownership of projects and customers.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Experience in commercial construction, estimating, project coordination, field supervision, or operations.
- Ability to read blueprints and construction documents.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to take ownership and drive results.
- Military leadership experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside an experienced Project Manager and learn all aspects of commercial construction project management.
- Assist with bidding, estimating, takeoffs, and proposal preparation.
- Build relationships with customers, architects, general contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
- Participate in project meetings and jobsite visits.
- Coordinate project schedules and communicate with multiple trades.
- Assist with project documentation, costs, change orders, and customer communications.
- Help develop solutions to project challenges while keeping projects on schedule and within budget.
- Learn the financial side of project management, including job costing, profitability, forecasting, and project performance.
- Develop the skills and experience necessary to independently manage projects and customer relationships.
Benefits
- Commission and bonus opportunities
- Structured mentorship and hands-on training
- Clear advancement path into a Project Manager role
- Exposure to large-scale commercial construction projects
- Opportunity to work directly with established customers and general contractors
- Professional development and long-term career growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
