Assistant Project Manager

Foresight Construction Group
  • Jacksonville, Florida
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    About the Role

    Foresight Construction Group is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to support the successful delivery of large-scale institutional and commercial projects ranging from $500K–$50M.


    This role is ideal for a construction professional who is ready to take the next step in their career — someone who thrives in structured environments, values precision, and wants to grow into a full Project Manager role over time.


    The Assistant Project Manager plays a critical role in supporting project execution from planning through closeout, ensuring strong communication, financial control, and operational excellence.

    What You'll Gain

    • Hands-on experience managing complex commercial construction projects
    • Direct mentorship from experienced Project Managers and Operations leaders
    • Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and contract management
    • Clear career progression path toward Project Manager
    • Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that impact the communities we serve

    Key Responsibilities

    Project Administration & Documentation

    • Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and document control
    • Assist with contract administration and compliance tracking
    • Maintain organized and accurate project records


    Budget & Cost Control

    • Support job cost tracking and forecasting processes
    • Assist with reviewing pay applications and monitoring financial performance
    • Help ensure projects remain aligned with budget targets


    Schedule Coordination

    • Assist in developing and updating project schedules
    • Track key milestones and proactively identify potential impacts
    • Support coordination efforts to maintain schedule integrity


    Stakeholder Communication

    • Maintain clear and professional communication with owners, architects, and trade partners
    • Coordinate internal team updates and documentation
    • Support project meetings and reporting


    Field Collaboration

    • Partner closely with Superintendents to resolve field issues
    • Participate in jobsite visits and coordination meetings
    • Assist with punch lists and closeout documentation

    Qualifications

    • 1+ years of commercial construction experience
    • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience) preferred
    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
    • Working knowledge of construction scheduling and cost control principles
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills

    Who You Are

    • You take ownership and follow through.
    • You value structure, organization, and accuracy.
    • You think ahead and anticipate next steps.
    • You communicate clearly and professionally.
    • You are eager to grow into a Project Manager role.

    Benefits

    • 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
    • Life and disability insurance
    • Company phone and vehicle allowance
    • Paid time off
    • 401(k) retirement savings program
    • Weekly pay cycle
    • Paid training, certifications, and career development


    Foresight Construction Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationJacksonville, Florida

    Skills

    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Career Developmentunmatched
    • Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
    • Commercial Constructionunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Managementunmatched
    • Construction Project Managementunmatched
    • Construction Scheduleunmatched
    • Contract Managementunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Cost Forecastingunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Document Controlunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Financial Controlunmatched
    • Financial Operationsunmatched
    • Follow Throughunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Plan Meetingsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Project Executionunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Schedule Developmentunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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