$85,000–$110,000 Per Year
Biology, Budgeting, Construction, Construction Projects, Cost Control, Distribution Warehousing, Entrepreneurship, Food and Beverage Industry, Leadership, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Project Execution, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Quality Control, Reimbursement, Time Management
A fast-growing design-build firm is seeking an Assistant Project Manager ready to step into a Project Manager role within 6-12 months. This individual will take full ownership of industrial construction projects from pre-con through closeout, working closely with senior leadership.
Client Details
This organization is a nationally recognized design-build firm with a strong reputation for delivering complex industrial projects across the U.S. Backed by the resources of a large company, the local office maintains a tight-knit, entrepreneurial culture where employees are empowered to take ownership and grow quickly.
With decades of experience and consistent expansion in the Mid-Atlantic region, they focus on high-impact construction projects including:
- Cold storage and food & beverage facilities
- Life sciences and light manufacturing
- Warehouse distribution and self-storage
- Industrial builds up to $50M
They offer both the stability of a national platform and the agility of a smaller regional team-creating an ideal environment for ambitious construction professionals.
Description
- Manage a single project at a time from inception through closeout
- Support preconstruction, budgeting, and estimating efforts
- Collaborate with in-house architects and design teams
- Oversee project execution, schedules, and client communication
- Ensure quality, cost control, and timely project delivery
- Work closely with senior leadership for guidance and development
Profile
- 1-5 years of experience in construction (APM, PE, or early PM)
- Background in commercial ground-up construction required
- Industrial or large-scale renovation experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (required)
- Strong working knowledge of Procore, Excel, and MS Project
- Highly motivated, growth-oriented, and ready for increased ownership
- Ability to operate autonomously and "hit the ground running"
Job Offer
- Base salary: $85K-110K
- Bonus: % of project profit (up to ~50% of base salary)
- Guaranteed ~$15K bonus annually for first 2 years
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Mileage reimbursement ($0.70/mile)
- 3 weeks PTO + 1 week sick + 1 volunteer week
- 100% paid 12-week maternity leave
- Strong internal promotion and relocation opportunities
- Exposure to large-scale, high-profile industrial projects
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