Assistant Project Manager

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As an Assistant Project Manager
, you’ll support the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple construction projects. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and design teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high‑quality standards.

• Preconstruction Support:
  • Assist with estimating and bid coordination
  • Participate in design and preconstruction meetings
  • Help manage subcontractor prequalification and bid analysis
  • Support development of project schedules and documentation
• Budget & Cost Management:
  • Monitor project budgets and job cost reports
  • Assist with subcontractor negotiations and purchase orders
  • Track financial risks and support cost control efforts
• Construction Coordination:
  • Support permitting and municipality communications
  • Help manage project schedules and subcontractor timelines
  • Conduct site visits and assist with issue resolution
  • Review plans, shop drawings, and RFIs for accuracy
• Project Turnover & Closeout:
  • Assist in managing punch list completion and warranty coordination
  • Support project closeout documentation and lessons learned
• Post‑Construction:
  • Provide warranty support and contribute to process improvement
  • Share feedback to enhance internal best practices

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in construction project coordination or management
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in MS Project, Bluebeam, and construction management software
• Knowledge of construction practices, ADA Title III, contract law, and building codes
• Experience in construction project engineering or similar roles (preferred)
• Previous leadership experience
• Willingness to work on project sites, travel, and overnight stays as needed
• Flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and extended hours (average 50–60 hours per week)
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and computer literacy
• Ability to deliver quality work within deadlines, with or without direct supervision
• Professional interaction with employees, customers, and suppliers
• Effective teamwork and independent work skills, with clear communication and coordination
• Competence in reading and interpreting documents and writing clear documentation and correspondence
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts
• Capability to follow detailed oral or written instructions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here represent those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. While performing job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, write, and operate a computer, standard office equipment, and a telephone. Frequent communication with customers is expected. The employee will often move about and reach for items and may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.