Assistant Construction Project Manager (Remote, U.S. Projects)

About the role

Helping Companies is looking for an Assistant Construction Project Manager with a strong technical background in Civil Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management to support construction projects in the United States. This is a remote position and is not a general administrative or Project Assistant role; candidates must have hands-on construction experience and understand drawings, schedules, cost estimates, subcontractor coordination and construction processes. The ideal candidate supports or manages residential or commercial projects and works directly with a U.S.-based Construction Project Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Assist Construction Project Managers with planning, coordination and execution of residential and commercial projects.
• Review and interpret architectural and construction drawings, blueprints and technical specifications.
• Track construction schedules, milestones, deadlines and deliverables.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, vendors and construction teams.
• Support estimating, quantity takeoffs, budgeting and cost tracking.
• Prepare and review scopes of work, proposals and construction documentation.
• Assist with material procurement, purchase orders and delivery coordination.
• Monitor progress, identify delays, scheduling conflicts and material shortages, and coordinate permits, inspections and documentation when required.
• Maintain accurate project records using construction management software.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a closely related field.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in the construction industry.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Construction Project Coordinator, Construction Estimator, Project Engineer or Construction Project Manager.
• Proven experience on residential, commercial or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling, cost estimating, budgeting and subcontractor coordination.
• Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken).
• Preferred: experience with U.S. construction companies, U.S. permitting and building codes, and quantity takeoffs and scopes of work.

Required skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Construction management software (preferred: Buildertrend, Bluebeam, Procore, AutoCAD).
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.