Assistant Project Manager

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Assistant Project Manager Job Description

The Assistant Project Manager supports the successful delivery of commercial and multi-family construction projects by coordinating subcontractors and vendors, overseeing site activities, and ensuring work quality and compliance with safety and environmental standards. This role serves as a key liaison between the field and the project team, helping to resolve construction conflicts, maintain accurate documentation, and drive projects toward timely and efficient completion.

• Schedule subcontractors and vendors to ensure work is completed on time and in the correct sequence.
• Perform quality control duties on all work being performed to verify that it meets project specifications and standards.
• Communicate with the project team regarding ASIs, RFIs, and material submittals to keep information current and aligned with project requirements.
• Ensure subcontractors fully execute and comply with their contracted scopes of work.
• Coordinate required inspections with local jurisdictions and ensure all work is ready for inspection.
• Identify subcontractor non-compliance with safety, health, and environmental quality standards and take appropriate action to address issues.
• Identify conflicts in construction progress and communicate them to the project team for timely resolution.
• Maintain a detailed daily log of activities on the jobsite, including progress, issues, and key decisions.
• Verify that subcontractors correct all deficiencies identified by the project team and document completion.
• Walk all units on the project daily to monitor activities, assess progress, and assist in future planning.
• Schedule and conduct weekly subcontractor meetings to coordinate work, address issues, and align schedules.
• Communicate issues of non-compliance to subcontractors regarding quality of work or scheduling and follow up to ensure corrective actions.
• Ensure the job site remains clean, organized, and safe at all times.
• Perform job progress and completion punch list identification and oversee completion of all punch list items.
• Use project management and construction software tools to track progress, manage documentation, and support effective communication.

• Approximately 5 years of experience in the construction industry, preferably with exposure to commercial or multi‑family housing projects.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including scheduling, coordination, and documentation.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, scopes of work, and change order management.
• Ability to perform thorough quality control inspections and identify deficiencies in workmanship or materials.
• Knowledge of safety, health, and environmental quality standards applicable to construction sites.
• Basic computer skills, including entering time and communicating effectively via email.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for documentation, tracking, and communication.
• Ability to use or quickly learn construction management platforms such as Procore and Autodesk Build.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and the project team.
• Organizational skills to maintain logs, manage multiple tasks, and keep job sites clean and orderly.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally for site visits as required.

• High school education or equivalent.
• Experience working on commercial or multi‑family housing projects.
• Preferred completion of OSHA 10‑hour or OSHA 30‑hour safety courses.
• Experience with or interest in using Smartsheet for project tracking and coordination.
• Ability to adapt to a fast‑paced environment and manage changing priorities.
• Interest in ongoing professional development and education in construction.
• Motivation to grow into expanded responsibilities and internal career paths within project management or related roles.

This role is primarily office‑based with approximately 10% local and regional travel for site visits. The work environment is fast‑paced and highly collaborative, encouraging innovation, growth, and open communication. Teams are structured to promote mentorship and…