Assistant Project Manager

Catamount is a best‑in‑class, 100% employee‑owned general contractor dedicated to building the spaces communities depend on every day—from distribution centers and medical facilities to housing, restaurants, and fire stations. We support real life through high‑quality construction across diverse markets and regions.

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports projects through tasks such as purchasing, documentation, subcontractor management, and project scheduling. The APM ensures effective communication with stakeholders, maintains project documentation, and assists in enforcing site safety, helping deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

• Collaborate with the Project Manager during the buyout process to make informed decisions, solicit and qualify subcontractor bids, and address scheduling in the Subcontractor Scope.
• Practice effective negotiation skills, thoroughly review drawings and specifications in preparation of subcontractor scope and identify gaps in contract documents.
• Assist the Project Manager in preparing accurate and timely Weekly Project Updates, including maintaining and updating the Purchasing Schedule, Submittal Log, Lost Day Log, RFI Log, etc.
• Reviews submittals for contract conformance, distributes blueprint revisions, and tracks the submittal process and lead times for material purchases.
• Prepare monthly budgetary reports, generate subcontractor meeting agendas and minutes, and document project issues accurately and promptly.
• Reviews subcontractors change order proposals for accuracy and conformance with contract documents and scope of work.
• Confer with supervisors, owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and inspectors to improve construction methods and handle miscellaneous owner requests with urgency, striving to exceed client expectations.
• Stay current on weekly job site activities and identify schedule conflicts and restraints, developing resolutions as needed.
• Perform pre‑punch list walk‑throughs with the Project Manager and Superintendent, prioritizing project closeout.
• Enforce contract close‑out timelines, notify subcontractors, and collect all close‑out documents.

• Refined organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong communication skills including listening, presenting, interpersonal and written.
• Advanced mathematical and reasoning ability, and strong negotiating skills.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience with a general contractor preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably within the construction sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project), and experience with (or ability to learn) Procore, office equipment and internet tools.

• Competitive base salary plus incentives for merit/performance, project incentives, new‑hire referrals, and business development commissions.

• A culture that develops leaders—grow alongside experienced mentors in an environment rooted in accountability, trust, and shared success.
• Work that builds careers—projects spanning multiple markets provide opportunities to grow, specialize, and evolve with your career goals.
• 100% employee‑owned—our Employee Stock Ownership Plan aligns employee‑owners with our mission.
• Benefits that support everyday life—including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, an Employee Assistance Program, a 401(k), an ESOP, a generous Vacation Flex program, paid sick time, and optional programs such as pet insurance and AFLAC accident, critical illness, and hospital policies.

The role description also references the Summary Plan Descriptions for eligibility requirements and additional details.

Catamount Constructors, Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.