Assistant Project Manager; Commercial Construction Projects

Assistant Project Manager – Commercial Construction

Our client, a prominent general contractor specializing in commercial construction, is hiring an Assistant Project Manager to support complex, high‑value projects across office, retail, healthcare, and institutional sectors. This is a growth‑oriented role ideal for a detail‑driven professional ready to own budgets, schedules, and client relationships under the guidance of senior project leadership.

• Assist in full project lifecycle management from pre‑construction to close‑out, including buyout, contracting, and financial tracking.
• Develop, maintain, and update CPM schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Process submittals, RFIs, change orders, and pay applications with precision and speed.
• Track costs, forecast cash flow, and issue monthly owner reports via Procore.
• Coordinate with superintendents to align field progress with contractual milestones.
• Facilitate OAC meetings, draft minutes, and manage action‑item follow‑up.
• Support risk mitigation, claims avoidance, and dispute resolution as needed.

• 3‑6 years in commercial construction project coordination or assistant PM role.
• Hands‑on experience with $10M+ ground‑up or tenant improvement projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, P6/MS Project, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong financial acumen; ability to read cost reports, labor burden, and WIP schedules.
• Excellent written/verbal communication; comfortable presenting to owners and architects.
• Local to the Carolinas with established industry contacts a plus.

• Competitive base salary based on experience and project history.
• Annual bonus tied to project profitability and team performance.
• Comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) with company match, PTO.
• Company laptop/phone, tuition reimbursement, and clear path to Project Manager.