Assistant Project Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in commercial construction, preferably in a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or similar role.
• Working knowledge of construction processes, plans, specifications, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Understanding of construction means and methods across multiple trades.
• Experience with construction or project management software; Procore experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling and CPM scheduling concepts.
• Working knowledge of project cost control, change management, billing, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of quality, health, and safety standards.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• PMP, CMIT, or other relevant construction or project management certification is a plus.
• Takes ownership and follows through on commitments.
• Team-oriented and willing to learn and take initiative.
• Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Maintains a positive, solution-focused mindset and works effectively under pressure.
• Builds strong professional relationships and communicates effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and knows when to seek guidance or escalate an issue.
• Committed to safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Procore experience preferred.
• PMP, CMIT, or other relevant construction or project management certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in the planning, coordination, and execution of assigned construction projects, with the opportunity to independently manage smaller projects as experience develops.
• Coordinate and distribute current contract documents, including drawings, specifications, general conditions, alternates, addenda, ASIs, and other project revisions.
• Manage RFIs, submittmits, transmittals, Potential Change Orders, Change Orders, and other project deliverables, ensuring accurate tracking, timely submission, and distribution.
• Assist with project budgets, schedules of values, cost tracking, change requests, progress billing, and required supporting documentation, including labor compliance.
• Process and maintain subcontractor and owner commitment documents, including contracts, Sub Agreement, Purchase Orders, Work Orders, and Change Orders in Procore.
• Support project scheduling, phasing, and sequencing and monitor project performance to help maintain quality, schedule, budget, and safety objectives.
• Prepare meeting minutes, project correspondence, and routine responses, and communicate project updates and changes with Owners, Architects, Engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with contract interpretation, conflict resolution, claims avoidance, and resolution of project issues, escalating matters to the Project Manager when appropriate.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and suppliers to obtain proposals, contracts, insurance, invoices, and other required documentation.
• Conduct regular site visits and support oversight of self-performed and subcontracted work, including daily reporting and monitoring progress, quality, and safety.
• Maintain accurate project files, directories, records, certifications, Procore requirements, as-built drawings, and other project documentation, incorporating approved RFIs, ASIs, and formal changes.
• Coordinate project closeout, including punch list completion and collection of as-builts, warranties, O&M manuals, project manuals, and other required documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
• 401(K) matching
• Paid time off
• Continuing education bonus program
• Opportunities for career growth