#jobalert | FULL-TIME | ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER I | Birmingham, AL |
A well-capitalized construction and manufacturing company in the Southeast is hiring an entry-level Assistant Project Manager to join their Program Management team. This role is built for someone early in their career who is organized, detail-driven, and ready to own a real workload on day one — not sit in the background. The company offers a defined advancement path, support for licenses and certifications, and a front-row seat to one of the more innovative delivery models in the construction industry right now.
- Anticipate $65K-$75K, BOE
- Full benefits package: health, dental, and vision insurance; FSA; paid time off; short-term and long-term disability; life insurance; 401(k)
- Support for professional licenses and certifications
- Defined career advancement pathways within a growing Program Management group
- Birmingham, Alabama — 25-50% travel to active job sites (primarily Southeast and Texas)
Overview:
Program Coordination:
- Maintain project schedules, milestone logs, and coordination artifacts across assigned programs
- Track manufacturing and subcontractor buyout status; flag slippage to the Project Manager
- Organize and route project information — drawings, specs, RFIs, submittals, and change directives — to the right people at the right time
- Support documentation for module transfers and project handoffs
- Participate in weekly coordination meetings; contribute to agendas and minutes
- Assist in project closeout: document organization, punch list tracking, and warranty turnover
Field Support:
- Provide on-site support during module installation, punch, and key construction milestones
- Assist with on-site material receiving and tracking
- Support subcontractor onboarding and orientation
- Generate safety and quality observation reports
- Maintain accurate on-site documentation: daily logs, photos, and issue tracking
- Assist the Field PM with client progress reporting
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
- 0-2 years of relevant experience in construction, manufacturing, or project management
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Working proficiency in Microsoft Excel — formulas, sorting and filtering, basic pivot tables
- Familiarity with at least one scheduling platform: MS Project, Primavera P6, or Smartsheet
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Bluebeam
- Willingness and ability to travel 25-50%
- Ownership mindset; commitment to safety and quality
Preferred — strong differentiators:
- Exposure to estimating, cost analysis, or data analytics in construction or manufacturing
- Familiarity with Python, SQL, or data modeling tools
- Familiarity with CAD, Revit, or SolidWorks
- Familiarity with AI productivity tools
- Familiarity with BI tools and data visualization platforms
- Design-build exposure
KEYWORDS Assistant Project Manager, APM, Entry Level Construction, Construction Project Coordinator, Project Management, Construction, Design-Build, Program Coordinator, Construction Management, Bluebeam, MS Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, RFI, Submittals, Punch List, Field Coordinator, Construction Drawings, Microsoft Excel, Python, SQL, Data Analytics, Alabama, Southeast
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