Assistant Project Manager

Why Work With Us?

We’re committed to your success, personally and professionally. You’ll have access to:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.
• Career Growth: You’ll benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to CBX University, our in-house development program.
• Supportive Culture: Innovation, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) plays a critical support role in the successful execution of commercial construction projects. This position assists Project Managers in coordinating materials, schedules, subcontractors, and documentation to meet customer expectations and project deadlines while maintaining internal financial and operational standards.

Responsibilities

Support project managers in material procurement and order tracking to align with project timelines and construction schedules

• Coordinate with vendors, manufacturers, and internal procurement to ensure timely delivery and accuracy of orders
• Aid in managing project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, and closeout packages
• Maintain and coordinate subcontractor schedules, performance, and compliance with project scopes
• Communicate proactively with general contractors, customers, suppliers, and internal departments in both verbal and written formats
• Process change orders based on customer direction and site conditions, ensuring documentation and pricing are accurate
• Create and maintain sales orders, fabrication work orders, and delivery schedules in accordance with internal processes
• Support collection efforts by coordinating with project teams and clients on outstanding invoices or payment concerns
• Prepare and submit required project closeout documentation including O&M manuals, warranties, and as-builts
• Maintain organized project files and documentation to ensure contract compliance and audit readiness

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework in business or construction management preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for customer and team coordination
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow through on assigned tasks
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving and project coordination
• Good mathematical and analytical skills for reviewing specifications and pricing
• Basic understanding of commercial construction processes, especially related to doors, hardware, access control, and security systems, preferred
• Familiarity with ERP, project management, or quoting software is a plus (e.g., Comsense, Procore, or similar), preferred

Qualifications

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this role, the employee will regularly communicate verbally and in writing, and must be able to see and hear in a typical office setting. The role frequently involves sitting, walking, standing, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with arms and hands. Occasional business travel may be required.