Assistant Project Manager; Build-to-Rent & Multifamily

Assistant Project Manager (Build-to-Rent & Multifamily)

Phoenix, AZ

Build What Matters. Build Your Future.

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports projects through various tasks, including purchasing, documentation, subcontractor management, and project scheduling. The APM ensures effective communication with stakeholders, maintains project documentation, and assists in enforcing site safety. This role requires strong organizational skills, proactive problem‑solving, and the ability to adapt to a fast‑paced environment. The APM plays a crucial part in ensuring projects are completed 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 manage 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.
• Review submittals for contract conformance, distribute blueprint revisions, and track 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.
• Review subcontractor 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 walkthroughs with the Project Manager and Superintendent, prioritizing project closeout.
• Enforce contract close‑out timelines and notify subcontractors; accordingly collect all close‑out documents.

• Refined organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong communication skills including listening, presenting, interpersonal, and written.
• Advanced math and reasoning ability, and strong negotiating skills.
• Minimum three years of related experience with a general contractor preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably within the Construction Sciences, or 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.

Compensation. In addition to offering a competitive base salary, Catamount employees are eligible for incentives for merit/performance, project incentives, new‑hire referrals, and business development commissions.

• Benefits that support everyday life: medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); 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.

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

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.