Assistant Project Manager

About Us

At Okland, we exist to create remarkable experiences — not just through the projects we deliver, but in the way we show up for our clients, partners, and each other every day. We believe that how we build is just as important as what we build, and our purpose is rooted in people. Whether it’s a trusted partner we’ve worked with for decades or a new team member stepping onto their first jobsite, we approach every relationship with care, clarity, and commitment.

We’re a commercial general contractor and construction management company with more than 1,200 team members and a track record of delivering some of the most complex and high‑profile projects in the country — from semiconductor and healthcare facilities to professional sports venues and high‑end hospitality. Founded in 1918 in Salt Lake City, we’ve grown steadily for over a century, now with offices in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho, and we’re entering one of the most exciting chapters in our company’s history.

Okland is looking for an Assistant Project Manager who’s ready to take the next step in their construction career by supporting large, complex commercial projects ranging from $10–25 million. In this role, you’ll work side‑by‑side with experienced professionals—consultants, architects, owners, and trade partners—helping guide projects from start to finish. If you’re passionate about collaboration, organization, and making the construction process smoother and more rewarding for everyone involved, this is a chance to grow with a team that’s committed to building remarkable experiences.

• Responsible for ensuring that the project is completed on‑time, within budget, and constructed with superior quality and safety.
• Visits each project site prior to the commencement of construction and video records all areas that might be impacted by the construction.
• Coordinates with the superintendent to regularly update self‑performed work and ensure that the proper fees are being applied.
• Reviews and ensures request for information (RFI) log is current and follows up to ensure record drawings and as‑builts are updated and maintained.
• Reviews RFIs, ASIs, CCDs, etc., with the project team to ensure that answers are received in a timely manner from the owner and architect.
• Prepares for, attends, and represents the company in applicable meetings including, but not limited to: job “kick‑off”, weekly project, monthly project status review (PSR), owner‑architect‑contractor (OAC).
• Manages the job closeout process from day one of project. This includes ensuring financial obligations to subcontractors are settled within 30 days of substantial completion, and that the final payment is received within 60 days.
• Ensures that the operations & maintenance (O&M) manuals are compiled and submitted in accordance with contract documents.
• Follows job start‑up procedures, including completion of the new project checklist.
• Ensures, along with the superintendent, that the project site and construction activities are being constantly documented in writing and in photos, and that they are properly stored electronically.
• Ensures a storm water protection plan is in place at the onset of every project, that the notice of intent has been filed, and that the plan is maintained and updated on a weekly basis.
• Coordinates and communicates closely with the owner, architects, and subcontractors to eliminate any issues before they become problems.
• Reviews and works through negotiations of the prime contract with the owner.
• Ensures the pre‑punch list and final punch lists are distributed and maintained on a regular basis, and completed in a timely fashion.
• Assists the owner and architect to obtain building permit and other permits, as required; also coordinates and acquires all insurance, bonds, etc., as required by the owner.
• Maintains relationship with the owner to ensure all warranty issues are identified, documented, and resolved in a timely manner.
• Markets the company to the owner and design team and engages the business development department in pursuing future opportunities.
• Assists business development and preconstruction in possible…