Junior Construction Project Manager
About The Position
Kassam Construction is seeking an ambitious Junior Construction Project Manager to join their team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This role is designed for individuals early in their construction careers who have a solid foundation and are eager to advance into construction leadership. The position involves hands-on experience managing hotel renovations, property improvements, and construction projects regionally, with opportunities to learn about schedule management, budgeting, subcontractor coordination, procurement, quality control, safety, and client relations. The company emphasizes a culture of CARE: Compassionate, Authentic, Respectful, and Empathetic, and is looking for organized, driven individuals comfortable on job sites and willing to travel.
Requirements
- 2+ years of construction experience and/or education in Construction Management or a related field.
- Basic knowledge of construction methods, building systems, plans, and jobsite safety.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on commitments.
- Practical, solutions-oriented approach to problems.
- Confidence working with subcontractors, vendors, field personnel, and project teams.
- Willingness and ability to travel regionally for projects.
- Interest in learning construction technology such as Procore, Bluebeam, scheduling, and project-management software.
- Professional attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to take on increasing responsibility.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Project Engineer, Foreman, Assistant Superintendent, Field Engineer, or similar construction role.
- Hospitality construction experience.
Responsibilities
- Support projects from pre-construction through closeout, working in both field and project management capacities.
- Assist with project planning, schedules, milestones, and day-to-day execution.
- Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, materials, equipment, and deliveries.
- Track project progress and identify potential schedule issues.
- Participate in project meetings and communicate updates to the project team.
- Help maintain organized, documented, and progressing projects.
- Support daily jobsite operations and subcontractor coordination.
- Help maintain safe, clean, and organized jobsites.
- Participate in safety meetings, inspections, and daily planning.
- Ensure work adheres to company safety standards, OSHA requirements, plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
- Work closely with field teams to resolve issues.
- Assist with project budgets and cost tracking.
- Review invoices, expenses, and project commitments.
- Assist with change orders, contracts, and project cost documentation.
- Learn how project decisions impact budget and financial performance.
- Perform jobsite walks to identify quality or coordination issues.
- Document deficiencies and ensure corrections are completed.
- Identify potential problems before they impact schedule, cost, or quality.
- Work with project teams and subcontractors to develop practical solutions.
- Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and follow through.
- Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
- Communicate professionally with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
- Assist with RFIs, submittals, change documentation, meeting notes, and closeout documents.
- Build strong working relationships with all project stakeholders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
