Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction Charlotte

The Successful ApplicantA successful Assistant Project Manager should have:Experience in construction project management, project engineering, or assistant project management. Demonstrated experience working on fast-paced construction projects valued under $10M.Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects concurrently.

Assistant Project ManagerA company in the property industry located in Gastonia. Our client is a well-established, employee-owned general contractor with a strong national presence and an outstanding reputation for project delivery. The firm combines the resources and stability of a large organisation with the close-knit culture and career growth opportunities of a local office.Job DescriptionSupport the delivery of multiple construction projects simultaneously, primarily valued under $10M. Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and overall execution. Manage renovation, tenant improvement, healthcare, retail, occupied-space, and emergency response projects. Respond quickly to client requests and help maintain strong client relationships. Coordinate pricing exercises, change orders, and project cost tracking. Prepare and update project schedules to ensure timely completion. Collaborate with field teams, subcontractors, estimators, and project stakeholders. Support project documentation, reporting, procurement, and contract administration. Take on increasing client-facing responsibilities and develop project leadership skills. Work across estimating, operations, and project management functions to support successful project delivery.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 ApplicantA successful Assistant Project Manager should have:Experience in construction project management, project engineering, or assistant project management.Demonstrated experience working on fast-paced construction projects valued under $10M.Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects concurrently.Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.Effective communication and relationship-building skills.Ability to work directly with clients and respond to changing project needs.Experience with renovations, tenant improvements, commercial, healthcare, retail, or similar project types is preferred.Motivated to develop into a Project Manager role within the next 1-2 years.Construction management, engineering, or related industry background preferred.What's on OfferOffer Includes:Clear progression path to Project Manager within 1-2 years.Competitive base salary of $80,000-$95,000 plus comprehensive benefits.Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) providing long-term wealth-building opportunity.Competitive Healthcare package401k3 weeks PTO + 8 HolidaysBacking of a billion-dollar national contractor while working in a small, collaborative local office.Strong project pipeline across North and South Carolina with exposure to diverse and challenging projects.Job summary:SectorConstructionSub SectorConstruction PlanningIndustryPropertyWhereCharlotteContract TypePermanent