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Assistant Project Manager

Job in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina, 28601, USA
Listing for: JM Cope, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-25
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Construction Manager/ Foreman, Site Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 75000 USD Yearly USD 55000.00 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position

Description:

The Assistant Project Manager’s primary responsibility is to assist the Project Manager and Superintendent on assigned projects. The position assists in the management of the overall project direction, completion, and financial outcome. The Assistant Project Manager works under supervision, assists in management and/or coordination of on-site staff and gathers and distributes information.

The Assistant Project Manager must be a flexible and adaptable team-player, as well as have strong time management, communication, and client service skills.

Qualifications/

Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Preferred Bachelor’s degree from an accredited construction or civil engineering program.
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Minimum Experience:

    2 years of related experience preferred.
  • Strong computer skills including proficiency using Excel and Word; project management and scheduling software knowledge helpful.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and office staff.
  • Use required office equipment proficiently; plan and organize work effectively; analyze problems, propose reasonable solutions, make logical decisions, carry-out decisions made, and follow-up with feedback where appropriate.
  • Good listening skills – the ability to communicate with coworkers.
  • A good team player, self-confident, motivated, and independent.
  • Candidates must possess a strong work ethic.

Behavior Requirements

It’s important to understand not just what we do, but how we do it. The behaviors below are core to how we operate every day, on every site, and in every role. These expectations apply to all employees, regardless of title or experience, and are foundational to our culture.

TEAM FIRST as we are “All in” together

INTEGRITY that is Built on Trust, Driven by Honesty

HUMILITY to Listen, Learn, and Lead

PROACTIVE by running towards & solving the problem

EXCELLENCE by raising the bar, with every project

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Work with the project team to prepare for the project start up.
  • Work with project management and field staff to perform on-site quality control reviews and ensure adherence to project specifications.
  • Work with the project management and field staff to monitor production and complete associated reporting.
  • Work with project management and field staff to provide accurate information to complete various reports and compose original correspondence.
  • Work with the project team in creating bid invitation lists and communicating with sub-contractors to ensure adequate bid coverage.
  • Attend project meetings on an as needed basis.
  • Work with project management and field staff to organize and complete close-out activities, including the punch list, resolution of warranty issues, O & M manuals, and as-built drawings.
  • Work with Project Manager and Superintendent to maintain submittal logs and ensure the timely receipt and review of submittals and shop drawings.
  • Work with Project Manager and Superintendent to write, submit, and keep track of RFIs.
  • Take meeting notes, prepare, and distribute meeting minutes.
  • Work with project team on completing bid forms.
  • Updates construction documents with addendum, RFI’s, construction bulletins. etc.
  • Work with project management and field staff to complete Cost information.
  • Attend all Superintendent and Project Management Meetings.
  • Work with the project team with the ordering of materials needed to successfully execute the project.
  • Verify accurate payment of subcontractors and material suppliers.
  • Works with the Project Manager & Superintendent in developing, maintaining, and revising the project schedule.
  • Manage the relationship and work of assigned sub-contractors &…
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