Assistant Project Manager; Construction

Join a great employee‑owned Company with an even greater culture! Albion General Contractors is searching for an experienced Assistant Project Manager. The Assistant Project Manager will be key in providing hands‑on support to ensure client satisfaction and seamless project execution. This position will be based in our Sandy Springs, GA office. This is not a remote or hybrid role.

The individual in this role will assist Field Managers, Project Managers, and Sr. Project Managers in understanding the project scope in order to make the best Buy‑Out decisions. Uses basic negotiation skills; utilizes cost forecasting and understands Scopes of Work. Can manage moderate client(s) expectations and client basic building scope. Can successfully make deals with subs, buy‑out, negotiate. Has experience running an effective Client meeting.

Has been assigned and run a small or medium job(s) by themselves. This individual will have a significant role in managing a project’s day‑to‑day operations.

• Lead the development and maintenance of project schedules, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Ensure that project deliverables meet client expectations and regulatory requirements, maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Assist in managing project costs, identifying potential cost overruns, and implementing corrective actions.
• Review and approve invoices, change orders, and payment requests from subcontractors and vendors.
• Directly manage subcontracts including drafting and negotiating terms, schedule coordination, and confirming compliance with contract specifications.
• Participate in project meetings, making recommendations and decisions based on project needs and team discussion.
• Conduct consistent and timely quality control review of work in progress, ensuring all work complies with project plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Assist the PM with contract negotiations, risk management, and project execution strategies.
• Develop portions of Project Schedule and/or review Project Schedule; or develop smaller schedules.
• Take Project Schedule and Project Milestones & adapt to a workable plan.
• Develop and utilize basic cost forecasting skills.
• Develop, maintain and update a 3‑week look‑ahead schedule.
• Communicate phases of a schedule to trade partners effectively.
• Hold select trade partners accountable to project requirements, Safety, Quality, Scope, Schedule, Budget, etc.
• Work well with others (solid communication, partners with no drama, creates Raving Fans).
• Mindful and aware of safety requirements, hold others accountable where applicable.
• Able to coordinate portions of the project or assist others adequately.
• Able to work with select subs on coordination tasks.
• Track and manage material deliveries.
• Track and manage long‑lead items.
• Proper use of RFIs.
• Understand what basic scopes are changing and why.
• Understand and keep up with Submittal and Coordination process.
• Proper updates to Owner about changes and schedule progress.
• Runs weekly Job Meetings with trade partners.

• At least 3 years as APM or 3 years working as an APM, or Assistant Superintendent with Albion or a similar construction company.
• Has completed at least 2 small/medium projects or a combination of 1 larger or more than one large project.
• A degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or a related field, or commensurate experience in the construction industry.
• Proficiency in construction project management software.
• In‑depth understanding of construction safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate problems and resolve issues proactively.
• Show select Cost Forecasting for a small project or portion of a larger project.
• Understands Scope of Work. Can show examples of setting up a project schedule for a small project or phase of work.
• Successfully make deals with subs, buy‑out, negotiate.
• Understand Sequence of Work for select small trades to be able to perform effective construction project activities.
• Demonstrates the commitment to change, learn and accept constructive feedback for improvement.
• Solid team player, demonstrates collaboration, problem…