Assistant Project Manager (K-12/Education)

Assistant Project Manager

The Assistant Project Manager will report to senior project leadership and play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of K-12 and higher education construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of education construction projects.
• Support project budgeting, cost tracking, procurement, and change management activities.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and field teams.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules, reports, meeting minutes, and documentation.
• Monitor project progress and help ensure milestones are achieved on schedule.
• Support contract administration, RFIs, submittals, and project closeout activities.
• Help maintain quality, safety, and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

For the Assistant Project Manager we are seeking:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Experience supporting commercial construction projects as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, or similar role.
• Experience with K-12, higher education, municipal, healthcare, or other institutional construction projects preferred.
• Understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, and construction documentation.
• Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to develop into a Project Manager role.

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.

Annual discretionary bonus tied to individual and company performance.

Company vehicle provided.

Fuel card available, including personal use.

Comprehensive insurance benefits package.

Employee referral and business development incentive program.

Opportunity to work on projects ranging from multi-million-dollar education and institutional developments to larger complex commercial builds.

Clear career progression within a growing and highly respected construction organization.

Collaborative, team-oriented culture where employees are valued both professionally and personally.