Assistant Project Manager – Construction

About the role

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the successful planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects by working closely with Project Managers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams. This role plays a key part in day‑to‑day project execution, communication, cost control, and scheduling while developing mastery of company processes and systems.

Key responsibilities

• Support daily project execution, issue resolution, and coordination activities.
• Assist with bidding, takeoffs, and basic negotiations.
• Deliver high‑quality communication with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Review drawings and specifications, manage submittals, and ensure partners have current documents.
• Prepare project change orders under guidance of the Project Manager.
• Coordinate and attend job start and profit projection meetings; lead job starts for projects you manage.
• Input and update manpower plans, maintain charts, and manage schedules for assigned scopes.
• Select subcontractors and vendors, prepare subcontracts and purchase orders, and track material and equipment deliveries.
• Shadow and train on invoice approvals and profit projections; approve invoices and update projections as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Building Science, or related field preferred.
• Experience in commercial construction, preferably HVAC and plumbing mechanical contracting.
• Familiarity with design‑build, preconstruction, and design‑assist delivery methods is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of construction documents, plans, and specifications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to lead project teams with limited supervision.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Procore
• PlanGrid
• Microsoft Project

What we offer

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays