Assistant Project Manager – Commercial Construction
Required skills
- construction plans
- specifications
- schedules
- project documentation
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Word
- Outlook
- RFIs
- submittals
Nice to have
- commercial construction experience
- institutional construction
- retail construction
- healthcare construction
- industrial construction
- Procore
Role summary
The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and delivering commercial construction projects. Responsibilities include assisting with project scheduling, subcontractor coordination, procurement, documentation, cost tracking, and communication among stakeholders. The role involves reviewing plans and specifications, preparing project documents like RFIs and change orders, monitoring costs, participating in meetings, and supporting project closeout activities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, and experience with construction software is a plus. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1-5 years of commercial construction experience are preferred.
Description
The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and successfully delivering commercial construction projects. This position assists with project scheduling, subcontractor coordination, procurement, documentation, cost tracking, and communication among owners, architects, engineers, vendors, and field personnel.
- Assist the Project Manager with day-to-day management of commercial construction projects.
- Review plans, specifications, contracts, and project documents.
- Assist with project schedules, updates, and milestone tracking.
- Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, architects, engineers, and consultants.
- Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and other project documentation.
- Monitor project costs, commitments, invoices, and budget changes.
- Participate in project meetings and distribute meeting minutes and action items.
- Assist with procurement and ensure materials and equipment are ordered and delivered on schedule.
- Track subcontractor progress and help identify potential schedule or cost issues.
- Assist with quality control and ensure work is performed according to plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
- Support project closeout activities, including punch lists, warranties, as-built documentation, and final project documentation.
- Maintain organized project files and records.
- Communicate project updates and potential issues to the Project Manager and project team.
- Assist with resolving construction issues and coordinating solutions between the office and field.
- Promote a safe work environment and follow company safety policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
- 1–5 years of commercial construction experience preferred.
- Experience with commercial, institutional, retail, healthcare, industrial, or similar construction projects is a plus.
- Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, schedules, and project documentation.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Experience with construction software such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, or MS Project is a plus.
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