New Graduate - Construction Assistant Project Manager

Position: New Graduate - Construction Assistant Project Manager - December 2025
Responsibilities

Brasfield & Gorrie has exciting opportunities in multiple locations for upcoming graduates interested in full-time employment in the construction industry as an Assistant Project Manager.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):

* Develop project business plan

* Work with field management to generate job specific safety plan for the project

* Serve as the main point of contact for the Engineer and Architect

* Work with Pre-Construction and Field Supervision to identify and implement all contract deliverables, quality testing, and reporting requirements

* Create staging, logistics, and phasing plan for project

* Lead coordination of subcontractors

* Set up bonding and/or Subguard, change order log, and cost tracking for the project

* Set up project in E1 and Prolog software

* Responsible for project startup, including obtaining permits and licenses and managing jobsite mobilization

* Facilitate subcontractor pre-mobilization/startup meetings

* Issue and administer subcontracts (payments, insurance, bond, safety, haz-com, etc.) and purchase orders for multiple trades

* Assist in development, planning, and updating of overall project schedule. Attend/direct regular job scheduling meetings

* Lead responsibility for project quality control plan implementation and compliance

* Conduct bi-weekly safety surveys with project superintendent

* Prioritize, review, and expedite submittals

* Expedite material deliveries according to project schedule requirements

* Understand quantity updating and work with Superintendents to maintain accurate labor forecasts

* Develop and administer subcontractor and purchase order change orders

* Review projections, labor reports, safety documents, and schedules on a monthly basis

* Review and approve material/equipment invoices according to project budget

* Prepare payment requests and monitor collections

* Meet with city and state agencies to review project and inspections

* Attend OAC progress meetings and create monthly status reports

* Enter and update information in project management software (job status reports, projections, change orders, and RFI's)

* Manage and oversee job close-out documentation and procedures (closeout documents, final job report, and final accounting)

* Mentor and train co-op/intern students

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

* Must be an upcoming graduate of an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in construction, engineering, or related field

* Construction internship/work experience strongly preferred

* Must graduate with a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA

* Experience managing aspects of construction projects including architectural, civil, structural, mechanical and electrical

* Working knowledge of Prolog and other construction software

* Basic understanding of financial accounting systems

* Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills

* Technical writing skills

* Conflict resolution skills

* Superior organizational skills

* Ability to multitask

* Willingness to travel and/or relocate, as both may be required

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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