Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction
Job in
Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan, 48116, USA
Listed on 2026-09-09
Listing for:
Schafer Construction, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-09
Job specializations:
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Construction
Procurement / Purchasing, Construction Manager/ Foreman, Estimator, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Schafer Construction, Inc. is a design-build general contractor and developer based in Brighton, MI, working across a mixed portfolio of commercial projects that vary in construction type and delivery method. We're looking for an Assistant Project Manager to support project execution from preconstruction through closeout - working closely with Project Managers and Superintendents on the technical, financial, and schedule-driven aspects of the job.
This role suits someone who wants to grow into project management, with strong analytical and organizational skills and the ability to manage detail without losing sight of the bigger picture.
Core Responsibilities
- Assist in managing project budgets, cost tracking, and change order processing
- Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, and closeout documentation
- Support subcontractor buyout, scope review, and contract administration
- Coordinate and review shop drawings and submittals against contract documents
- Assist in scheduling - updating project schedules and identifying/flagging conflicts
- Participate in OAC (owner-architect-contractor) meetings and document minutes/action items
- Support quality control and punch list processes through project closeout
- Collaborate with Superintendents on field logistics, means and methods, and sequencing
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel proficiency especially important for cost tracking)
- Comfortable learning construction management software (Procore, Bluebeam, or similar)
- Uses Microsoft Teams as the system of record for project communication
Key Skills & Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable with numbers and contracts
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Effective communicator across office, field, subs, and design teams
- Proactive, team-oriented, eager to grow technical and leadership skills
Core Values
- Put the Project First
- Be the Problem Solver
- Always Embody Honesty & Integrity
- Be Respectful
- Have a 100-0 Mindset
Experience
- At least 1-3 years of experience in commercial construction; internship or co-op experience considered
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field is great but equivalent field/industry experience welcomed
- Exposure to design-build delivery is a plus
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