Assistant Project Manager
Our client is a well-established, employee-owned commercial general contractor with a strong presence across the Southeast. Since its founding in the late 1980s, the company has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality projects across sectors including commercial, healthcare, higher education, industrial, retail, and multifamily construction. Known for its collaborative culture, investment in employee development, and long-term commitment to its people, the business offers the stability and resources of a major contractor while maintaining a strong focus on career growth and employee success.
Assist in developing detailed project plans, timelines, and schedules.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
Ensure alignment of project aspects with stakeholder's expectations.
Maintain project documentation, including contracts, permits, and daily logs.
Prepare and distribute regular progress reports to the project manager and stakeholders.
Assist in tracking project budgets and expenditures.
Help in preparing cost estimates and forecasts.
Help develop and update project schedules.
Provide on-site support to the project manager and site supervisors.
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A successful Assistant Project Manager should have:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
At least a full year of experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager in commercial construction
Shows strong follow through, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate project needs before they become problems.
Comfortable supporting schedule updates, cost tracking, procurement, and change management processes.
Works well under pressure, adapts quickly, and remains solutions oriented in a fast paced environment.
Eager to learn, open to mentorship, and driven to grow into a future Project Manager.
$80,000 - $90,000 Base salary with eligibility for performance based bonus annually
Full benefits package including 80% employee coverage for health insurance, dental and vision
ESOP
16 days PTO
Vehicle allowance
Reimbursement program for education
Personal development trainings to continue career growth
Interested? Apply today.