Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Founded in 1941, R.C. Mathews Contractor is a family-owned general contractor located in Nashville, Tennessee. For more than 84 years, we’ve delivered high-profile commercial construction projects across Middle Tennessee.

Our core purpose is to serve our employees, clients, and community, and our 10-year vision is to be the most trusted builder of lasting places and lasting careers.

We are a trusted partner to our clients, mitigating risk, listening carefully, and delivering results. We stake our decades-long reputation for quality and integrity on it.

We hire exceptional people and empower them with the autonomy, trust, and resources to perform at a high level, reflected in our 10 year average employee tenure and five consecutive Top Workplace Awards. As we continue to grow, we are seeking motivated employees who want to help us build the future of Middle Tennessee.

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the successful delivery of commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role works closely with Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, field leadership, subcontractors, and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The APM plays a critical role in project coordination, documentation management, cost tracking, and communication — gaining exposure to all phases of the construction lifecycle.

• Assist in developing project schedules, budget, and procurement strategy
• Support coordination with estimating during preconstruction to validate scope and pricing
• Perform on-screen quantity takeoff
• Manage bid packages and procure trade package pricing
• Assist with subcontractor buyout documentation and scope reviews
• Identify and communicate potential risks or scope gaps

• Track project schedule updates and assist in monitoring milestone progress
• Coordinate subcontractor documentation and material submittals
• Help ensure materials, equipment, and manpower are aligned with project timelines
• Coordinate directly with field staff and management team on resolution of project issues before they impact schedule or cost.

• Participate in project meetings with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
• Prepare meeting minutes and distribute action items
• Maintain clear communication between office and field teams
• Represent R.C. Mathews with professionalism and integrity

• Assist with ensuring compliance with contract documents and specifications
• Participate in site walks with project leadership
• Support enforcement of the project safety plan
• Promote safe work practices across the project team

• Maintain up-to-date project documents including plans and specifications
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Maintain accurate and organized project logs
• Assist in preparing cost reports and schedule updates
• Assist in invoice management and approvals
• Support financial tracking and forecasting using CMiC

• Assist in coordinating punch list activities
• Assist with punch list distribution and execution
• Support collection and organization of O&M documentation
• Help ensure all closeout documentation is complete and submitted on time
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent field experience)
  • 2–5 years of commercial construction experience or relevant internship experience
  • Strong understanding of construction processes and project lifecycle fundamentals
  • Experience with CMiC, Autodesk Build, Sage, GC Pay, and/or Bluebeam preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication skills and desire to grow into a Project Manager role
  Why Join R.C. Mathews?
  • Five-time Top Workplace Award winner
  • Clear career progression from Assistant Project Manager to Project Manager
  • Long-term employee retention and leadership development opportunities
  • Strong company culture built on trust, accountability, and respect
  • Opportunity to build impactful projects in one of the fastest-growing markets in the country