Assistant Project Manager

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Assistant Project Manager Commercial & Higher Education Construction Job Description

• Support Project Managers throughout all phases of the project lifecycle, including preconstruction, active construction, and project closeout.
• Manage and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other project documentation to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules, including identifying critical path activities and monitoring milestones.
• Support project budgeting and cost management by tracking costs, assisting with forecasting, and helping to identify potential cost impacts.
• Coordinate daily and weekly activities with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and ownership teams to keep work aligned with project plans.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and subcontractor proposals to verify consistency with project requirements.
• Assist with subcontractor buyout and procurement, including soliciting bids, evaluating proposals, and supporting contract award processes.
• Participate in owner, subcontractor, and project coordination meetings, documenting key decisions and action items and following up on deliverables.
• Track project progress and help identify schedule risks, potential delays, and cost issues, escalating concerns and supporting mitigation plans.
• Support punch list development and completion, commissioning activities, turnover processes, and final project closeout documentation.
• Maintain accurate documentation within project management systems and construction software, ensuring information is organized and accessible.
• Collaborate with field teams and design partners to resolve design and constructability issues, including interpreting blueprints and specifications.
• Contribute to site development and project engineering tasks, supporting layout, logistics planning, and coordination of site activities.
• Promote a positive, solutions-oriented attitude and contribute to a collaborative project culture focused on safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

• 25+ years of construction experience, preferably with a general contractor or construction management firm.
• At least 2 years of construction project management or project engineer experience supporting active projects.
• Experience supporting commercial and/or higher education construction projects.
• Background working on renovations, additions, occupied facilities, or ground-up construction.
• Working knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, scheduling, and cost management processes.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Strong project coordination skills, including organizing activities among multiple stakeholders and trades.
• Solid understanding of construction management principles, including design, site development, and project engineering fundamentals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with project teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated positive attitude and professional demeanor, with a focus on teamwork and problem solving.

• Experience with commercial construction projects involving universities, colleges, academic buildings, laboratories, institutional facilities, office buildings, healthcare facilities, or other complex commercial facilities.
• Exposure to design and site development activities, including coordination with architects and engineers.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar construction project management and…