Assistant Project Manager

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow and assist in developing procedures for controlling contract documents and project documentation.
• Support the Project Management Administrator in setting up new projects within the project management system.
• Absorb and assist in obtaining permits and ensuring all required approvals are in place.
• Collaborate with the Project Superintendent to develop and maintain the site utilization plan.
• Absorb and assist in reviewing and coordinating project loss prevention, sustainability, and quality control programs.
• Proactively review and process all submittals, shop drawings, and material data, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to the project schedule.
• Maintain accurate administrative logs, including RFIs, RFPs, IRNs, submittals, and general document control.
• Serve as the onsite quality manager for assigned trades, verifying materials meet approved submittal requirements.
• Attend and participate in project meetings; assist in preparing progress reports and meeting minutes for distribution.
• Distribute proposal and change documents to subcontractors and suppliers; assist in collecting pricing and preparing internal change proposal reviews.
• Ensure all clarifications, changes, directives, and RFIs are updated on as-built drawings and fully coordinated with the project team.
• Perform quantity take-offs and support senior members of the preconstruction team in developing estimates.
• Participate in constructability reviews and support the preparation of final construction documents.

Qualifications/Skills and Knowledge Requirements

• 2–3 years of progressive experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager with a Commercial General Contractor.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a proactive, “can-do” attitude.
• Proficiency in construction management and scheduling software, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, or Revit preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and multi-tasking abilities to prioritize work, solve problems, and meet deadlines.
• Minimum 2-year Associate Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.