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The Assistant Project Manager is part of a team directing the day-to-day operations of construction projects. The role supports the Project Manager in implementing project goals, communicating with stakeholders, managing risk, and monitoring progress against the schedule. It helps develop project plans identifying tasks, timelines, and resources, and assists with planning, scheduling, supervising, and coordinating project work to meet deadlines and budgets. The role includes supporting vendor and subcontractor contract negotiations and management, helping determine manpower, equipment, and material needs, and organizing and maintaining project documents. The Assistant Project Manager is expected to uphold company health and safety policies and requirements, and maintain positive working relationships with customers and coworkers. This is an active, hands-on role with substantial time on construction sites and some office work. Site work can involve uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, hoists, varied weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined areas, and moving mechanical equipment. The position is physically demanding and includes frequent standing and movement, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting or carrying materials. Office work may involve prolonged sitting for computer work, document review, and meetings. The work takes place in a demanding, high-performance environment. Flexibility to work extended hours, particularly during critical project phases or client deadlines, is expected. Employees may also need to monitor and respond to calls, emails, and text messages outside regular working hours for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly fitness-for-duty tests are required.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED

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