Assistant Project Manager Commercial Construction
Our client, a prominent general contractor specializing in commercial construction, is hiring an Assistant Project Manager to support complex, high-value projects across office, retail, healthcare, and institutional sectors. This is a growth-oriented role ideal for a detail-driven professional ready to own budgets, schedules, and client relationships under the guidance of senior project leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in full project lifecycle management from pre-con to closeout, including buyout, contracting, and financial tracking
- Develop, maintain, and update CPM schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project
- Process submittals, RFIs, change orders, and pay applications with precision and speed
- Track costs, forecast cash flow, and issue monthly owner reports via Procore
- Coordinate with superintendents to align field progress with contractual milestones
- Facilitate OAC meetings, draft minutes, and manage action-item follow-up
- Support risk mitigation, claims avoidance, and dispute resolution as needed
Required Qualifications:
- 3 6 years in commercial construction project coordination or assistant PM role
- Hands-on experience with $10M+ ground-up or tenant improvement projects
- Bachelor s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
- Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, P6/MS Project, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong financial acumen ability to read cost reports, labor burden, and WIP schedules
- Excellent written/verbal communication; comfortable presenting to owners and architects
- Local to the Carolinas with established industry contacts a plus
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive base salary based on experience and project history
- Annual bonus tied to project profitability and team performance
- Comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) with company match, PTO
- Company laptop/phone, tuition reimbursement, and clear path to Project Manager