Assistant Project Manager

United Contractor Services, LLC is a nationally operating multi-craft specialty contractor providing high-quality commercial construction services from coast to coast. We work alongside some of the most respected names in the industry and hold a high standard on every project—delivered on time, on budget, every time.

About the role

This role is made for someone in the early stages of a project management career who's ready to dig into real work. As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with experienced PMs and field leadership from your first day—supporting active commercial projects, building your coordination skills, and developing the instincts that set strong construction managers apart. The path forward here is clear: we promote from within and back the people who show up ready to contribute.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, scheduling, and resource management across active commercial projects.
• Track milestones and deliverables to keep timelines and budgets on target.
• Spot process improvements and bring ideas that make the team run more efficiently.
• Act as a coordination point between project managers, field crews, clients, and trade partners.
• Keep communication clear and consistent across every project stakeholder.
• Prepare progress updates, status reports, and project documentation.
• Work with field teams to maintain workmanship standards and meet client expectations.
• Monitor project records, including contracts, submittals, and change documentation.
• Help ensure work stays aligned with project specs and company quality benchmarks.
• Step in when issues come up and help build practical, timely solutions.
• Coordinate across internal teams and outside partners to keep workflow moving.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• Background in commercial construction or project coordination—any specialty exposure is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with construction management software is a bonus.

Benefits

• Mentorship and hands-on training from day one
• Genuine advancement potential—we develop our people and promote from within
• A collaborative, high-energy culture where your work gets noticed
• Competitive compensation and benefits package