Assistant Project Manager

About the role

Findorff is a local construction firm that has proudly served the Milwaukee area for more than 50 years, delivering best-in-class construction services to projects of all sizes. We are driven by strong relationships, expert craftsmanship, and a deep commitment to the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing day-to-day project activities including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and document control to keep projects aligned with plans and specifications.
• Partner with Superintendents and Project Managers to develop and maintain project schedules, coordinate subcontractors, and support short-term planning efforts.
• Support bidding, subcontract preparation, and procurement efforts while helping manage contract compliance, insurance requirements, and issue resolution.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and monthly reporting while supporting pay applications and change management processes.
• Work closely with field teams to support material coordination, document updates, safety initiatives, and quality control processes.
• Develop strong working relationships with project teams, clients, architects, and trade partners while continuing to grow your leadership and communication skills.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in construction project management, field engineering, or estimating within commercial construction
• Strong working knowledge of construction processes, building systems, and project sequencing
• Experience supporting project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and change management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organization and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and build relationships with clients and partners

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Exposure to construction software such as CMiC, Bluebeam, Procore, or similar tools

Benefits

• Employee-owned (ESOP) to build long-term wealth alongside your career
• Local work with most projects within an hour of your main office
• Stable, predictable backlog driven by long-term client relationships with over 90% of our work with repeat clients
• Diverse portfolio to expand your experience across multiple market sectors
• People-first culture grounded in respect, collaboration, and doing the right thing
• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) + contributions
• Profit sharing
• Generous PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Onsite fitness center
• Strong career development support