Assistant Project Manager

Job Summary

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the Project Manager in the day-to-day technical and administrative management of construction projects. In this role, the APM helps coordinate project documentation, scheduling, and communication among project teams, subcontractors, and internal departments. The position provides hands-on exposure to project execution and is designed to build the foundational experience necessary to successfully manage construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and managing project budget for all assigned projects
• Contact Subcontractors and send out drawings to subs for pricing/contract awarding
• Perform weekly targeted safety inspections across the job to identify and correct hazards on the job
• Complete inspection checklists and review with the project Safety Team
• Manage the procurement process for all trades
• Develop Contract Items List for all trades/packages
• Review returned submittals & comments with Project Lead prior to issuance to subcontractors
• Develop, log, submit, follow up, review responses, distribute & coordinate with other members of the team to ensure responses are shared and the Work adjusted accordingly
• Create update contract and review with Project Lead prior to submitting to subcontractors after Best & Final meetings
• Ensure all documents are returned & initialed (even drawings if applicable)
• Implement cost management program for all trades
• Review, and project, work in place each month for all trades, in conjunction with the Project Lead and Lead Superintendent
• Produce monthly reports for project financials, schedule, and tracking of all trades
• Assist the Project Lead & Team in weekly meetings for all trades

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Project Engineer and/or Assistant Project Manager supporting ground-up construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to perform effectively under pressure while maintaining professionalism, accuracy, and strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in reading, interpreting, and applying commercial construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

Computer Systems 

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Timberline (preferred but not required), On-Screen Takeoff (preferred but not required) 

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