Construction Assistant Project Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Contractor Assistant Project Manager to join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring the successful execution of healthcare construction projects from inception to completion.

Marand Builders, Inc. was founded in 1999 by Francisco Alvarado, an electrical engineer with 14 years of business experience ce its inception, the company has expanded rapidly across the Carolinas, Mid‑Atlantic, and Southeast U.S., maintaining a reputation for reliability, attentiveness, and quality of execution. Marand specializes in healthcare, financial services, commercial/administrative, and light‑industrial construction, serving clients in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.

• A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least two years of experience in the commercial construction industry, overseeing ground‑up projects in healthcare, financial, and light‑industrial sectors.
• The ability to manage more than two projects simultaneously and an ambitious approach to balancing workload in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project reporting software, MS Office, and blueprint reading.
• Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities, with a proactive and results‑oriented approach.
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to various job sites.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Two years of commercial construction experience.
• Proficient with technology.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/activities in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to interact comfortably with project owners to tradesmen.
• Basic understanding of the construction process, including materials, equipment, and techniques.
• Travel is a requirement of this job; travel can be up to 25%.

• Share responsibilities of managing the project budget, writing contracts, approving invoices, and updating the project schedule.
• Coordinate among subcontractors and help resolve any issues or conflicts that arise during the job.
• In some cases, assist the Project Manager in managing the project independently or support major issues or complications.
• Utilize blueprint reading and scheduling software skills.
• Organize, process, and distribute pertinent project documents.
• Assist in developing and updating the project schedule.
• Expedite documents, material, and equipment deliveries to meet the project schedule.
• Assist in maintaining cost control data.
• Maintain mutually satisfying long‑term relationships with customers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and employees.
• Perform various duties in support of the Project Manager.
• Assist the project team in mobilization, including procurement of permits, trailer set‑up, etc.
• Assist the PM in developing a schedule of values and maintaining estimates.
• Assist in updating the overall construction schedule on a regular basis.
• Assist in developing short‑interval schedules for weekly coordination meetings.
• Assist in implementing and tracking LEED requirements.
• Administer document control for shop drawings, submittals, subcontracts, purchase orders, insurance certificates, RFI’s, plans, specifications, warranties, as‑built manuals, lien releases, bulletins, change order requests, and back charges.
• Review shop drawings and submittals to verify compliance with contract documents.
• Assist the Project Team in preparing cost reports.
• Assist in subcontractor applications for payment and vendor invoice processing.
• Attend project‑related meetings and assist with the preparation and dissemination of minutes and attendee lists.
• Assist in the punch‑list completion process.
• Assist in all close‑out procedures and activities.
• Assist in implementing warranty work at the direction of the Project Manager.

• The individual typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone, and other office…