Assistant Project Manager, Construction

Assistant Project Manager

The Assistant Project Manager provides internal and external coordination and collaboration with project partners and stakeholders to aid the successful planning, management, and execution of all assigned construction projects and help in the achievement of project‑related goals and CK objectives.

The person in this position works intermittently in a professional office environment and on a construction project site.

• Participates in pre‑construction activities such as document review, scope development and permit procurement
• Participates in regular project progress and review meetings and effectively communicates with project partners and key stakeholders
• Works to maintain the project‑specific Quality Management Program
• Participates in project issue resolution with the project team through a collaborative process and involves others when needed
• Participates in networking events and effectively discusses CK Commercial with the AEC community in accordance with the company’s mission and objectives
• Maintains strong subcontractor relationships, resulting in effective working relationships
• Participates in managing project budgets to meet company objectives, including accurate, timely projections, change order management, owner billings, subcontractor payments, and value engineering
• Participates in risk management and safety efforts on projects, ensuring that company standards are met
• With project superintendents, proactively plans work activities to mitigate safety risks and works with the project management team to recognize and address any safety‑related issues while on‑site
• Helps the project management team with schedule development efforts for assigned projects
• Helps to manage subcontractors to meet project objectives, including submittals, RFIs, executed subcontracts, material delivery, schedule, safety, and quality; resolves issues in a timely manner with help from the project manager
• Supports field superintendents on building means and methods

• 0–3 years of experience in construction project management or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, or commensurate experience
• Some knowledge of basic construction processes
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence—knows how to work with others to achieve a common goal
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi‑task

• Salary ($65K–$75K) + comprehensive benefits (paid medical, dental, and vision insurance)
• 401(k) and HSA plans
• Monthly phone allowance
• Tuition assistance
• Health club membership assistance
• Lively company culture with opportunities for career advancement

• Traveling to multiple project locations throughout the week
• Regularly moves through construction sites to inspect progress
• Occasionally ascends and descends ladders and stairs to inspect construction progress on project sites
• May be regularly exposed to loud noise levels
• May be regularly exposed to dust