Assistant Project Manager

Cornerstone Recruiting

Allentown, PA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$41,600–$52,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Adobe Acrobat, Budget Management, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Construction Document Set, Construction Drawings, Construction Industry Software, Construction Management, Construction Planning, Construction Project Management, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Document Control, Documentation, English Language, Leadership, Lift/Move 35 Pounds, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Logistics, Microsoft Office, Negotiation Skills, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, People Management, Portuguese Language, Pricing, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Resource Management, Safety Compliance, Spanish Language, Technical Drawing, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Warehousing
LOCATION
Allentown, PA
POSTED
6 days ago
Assistant Project Manager Commercial Construction
Salary: $41,600 to $52,000
Position Overview
  • Seeking a Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager to support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, coordination, and execution
  • Works closely with Project Managers and field teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
Responsibilities
  • Assist in managing construction projects from planning through implementation alongside the Project Manager
  • Allocate and track resources for assigned projects
  • Support supervision of onsite personnel and subcontractors
  • Coordinate with inspectors, contractors, architects, engineers, municipal officials, and clients
  • Assist with negotiating subcontractor and vendor pricing to ensure cost efficiency
  • Maintain quality standards in accordance with project plans and specifications
  • Collaborate daily with Project Managers and Superintendents on project operations
  • Review and work with construction documents, drawings, and technical specifications
  • Manage communication including phone calls, emails, and reporting updates
  • Assist with document control, including tracking project scope and deliverables
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors to support project progress
  • Utilize Microsoft Office, PDF tools, and Procore for project tracking and documentation
  • Perform project-related administrative tasks and errands as needed
  • Track labor, assist with scheduling, onboarding, and safety compliance
  • Coordinate material deliveries, logistics, and tracking from warehouse to job sites
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Project Manager
Qualifications
  • 1 to 3 years of experience in commercial construction or a similar role
  • Familiarity with construction management software (Procore preferred)
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills
  • Effective negotiation and communication abilities
  • Detail-oriented with strong time management and sense of urgency
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer applications
  • Reliable transportation with the ability to commute to various job sites
  • English required; Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, and move around job sites regularly
  • Ability to lift and carry 35 to 40 lbs as needed

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