Assistant Project Manager - Charlotte - Commercial

Project Manager Opportunity

Our client is a nationally recognized, employee-owned general contractor with a strong reputation for delivering construction management, general contracting, and design-build services across the United States. Backed by the resources of a large organization and the culture of a close-knit local office, they offer stability, career growth, and exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects.

Job Description

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, often ranging from 5 to 15 active assignments. Coordinate renovations, tenant improvements, healthcare upgrades, retail projects, occupied-space construction, and emergency response work. Respond proactively to client requests and maintain strong customer relationships. Develop and update project budgets, pricing proposals, and schedules with quick turnaround times. Support project execution from preconstruction through closeout. Collaborate with estimating, operations, field teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure successful project delivery. Monitor project costs, schedules, documentation, and overall performance. Assist in managing contracts, change orders, project reporting, and project communications. Maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail across multiple priorities. Take on increasing client-facing and leadership responsibilities as part of a defined growth path toward Project Management.

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.

The Successful Applicant

Must-Have Qualifications: Experience working in commercial construction project management, project engineering, estimating, or a related construction management role. Ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects and competing priorities. Experience supporting projects valued up to approximately $10M. Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills. Ability to work effectively with clients, subcontractors, and internal project teams. Motivated to develop into a Project Manager within the next 1 to 2 years.

Preferred Experience: Experience with renovations, tenant improvement, healthcare, retail, occupied-space, or special projects work. Exposure to budgeting, estimating, scheduling, and project financial management. Prior client-facing responsibilities within a construction environment. Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

What's on Offer

Competitive compensation between $80K-$95K. Join an employee-owned company and share in the organization's long-term success through its ESOP. Gain accelerated career development with a clear path to Project Manager within 1 to 2 years. Work on a variety of challenging projects that provide broad exposure across construction types and delivery methods. Enjoy the support of a national contractor while benefiting from the culture and visibility of a smaller local office. Be part of a company with strong financial performance, an impressive repeat-client rate, and a reputation for delivering quality projects throughout the region.

We invite motivated candidates in Charlotte to apply today for this exciting opportunity to advance their career in the construction department. All resumes will be reviewed within 24 hours!