Assistant Project Manager

About the role

As an Assistant Project Manager at Choate Construction, you play a key support role in guiding projects from early planning through successful completion. Your contributions directly impact clients, project teams, and communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily management, coordination, and administration of projects
• Support efforts related to contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding, and cost control
• Collaborate with the field Superintendent and project team to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget
• Gain hands-on exposure to the full lifecycle of a construction project

Requirements

• At least three years of experience in a commercial construction–oriented entry-level role
• Eager to grow careers and take on increasing responsibility

Qualifications

• Build positive, respectful relationships with clients, designers, subcontractors, and internal partners
• Bring a mindset of stewardship to the project team
• Take safety personally, actively partnering with the Project Manager, Superintendent, and Safety team
• Be detail-oriented and curious, understanding contract requirements, assisting with subcontracts and purchase orders, and communicating potential risks or changes early
• Enjoy being involved early in the process, contributing during preconstruction, supporting logistics and scheduling efforts, and helping ensure the project is set up for success
• Thrive in a learning-forward environment, supporting construction planning, financial tracking, and BIM/VDC coordination

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Collaborative and proactive approach
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

Benefits

• Owner 100% Employee Owned Company with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical Coverage Options: Surest, a copay plan, or High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account; Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent)
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401k Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
• Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• College Student Debt Reduction Program
• Employee Assistance & Financial Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Charitable Contribution Matching ($1,000 per year per employee)
• Stewardship Day (Community Volunteering)

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

• Full-time position