Assistant Project Manager; Req Job Bakersfield area,California USA,Construction

Position: Assistant Project Manager (Req #: 685)

Position Title:
Assistant Project Manager (Req #: 685)

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Date Posted: 07/17/2026

Salary Interval: Salary
- Full-Time

Pay Range: $ - $

Application Instructions

Why Join Our Team

At W. M. Lyles Co., a subsidiary of Lyles Construction Group, we take pride in our employee and client-centric culture. Our employees and customers are at the forefront of everything we do and how we operate our business. Safety is our top priority, and we work hard to ensure everyone goes home to their loved ones each day.

We are looking for ambitious individuals to join our team, who are passionate about their performance and who will continue to execute and believe in our core values of:

Teamwork: We recognize our primary asset is our people. Mutual respect provides the foundation for our success.

Integrity: Our work is performed with high standards of service, quality, and integrity and because of this, we have had the privilege to lead some of the most innovative projects in California.

Commitment: We understand that lasting relationships are the lifeline of our business, so we pay personal attention to our clients by focusing on them as collaborative partners.

If you are looking for a company who will value you and provide you with great employee benefits, training and development opportunities, career growth and the opportunity to be a part of something bigger, then W. M. Lyles Co. is right for you!

Position Description

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for evaluating, coordinating, and distributing information necessary to complete a project on time, within budget, and to the quality specified. Additionally, the Project Engineer is responsible to protect and promote the interest of both the Company and client in all matters as well as demonstrate the personal characteristics of a mid-level leader.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assists with pre-construction activities as needed: construction planning and design, interpretation of design and drawings, application of construction methods.

Develops, implements, and administers project engineering procedures and other work documentation.

Assists with job controls to ensure compliance with contract, budget, schedule, forecasting and job costing.

Prepares estimate of company’s change order work.

Assembles and notifies all parties of approved change orders in accordance with owner contract requirements.

Issues service agreements for various needs as directed by Project Manager.

Completes required new hire documentation for field personnel.

Develops and maintains good working relationship with Owners, subcontractors, and field personnel.

Distributes new drawings, changes, approved submittals, RFI responses and other project information to all affected parties.

Procures of labor, materials and equipment.

Dedicated to achieving a “Zero Accident Culture” by adhering to site safety protocols and OSHA safety standards.

Assists Field Engineers with job duty requirements such as timecard review and invoice processing.

Takes weekly jobsite photographs for documentation purposes. Manages project photo database.

Oversees in preparation of project status reports, participates in project status meetings, and development of meeting minutes.

Assists in project close-out activities.

Manage and mentor a team of engineers and construction staff, providing guidance and support.

Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Prepare regular progress reports and present findings to senior management and clients.

Trains employees, plans, assigns, and directs work, identifies complaints, and resolves problems.

Position Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science degree in Construction…