Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction
About the role
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) will support ACI’s field operations on commercial construction projects, ensuring field supervision has the materials, equipment, and information needed to complete the scope of work. Acting as an extension of the Senior Project Manager (SPM) and/or Project Manager (PM), the APM is responsible for understanding and achieving the customer’s goals while protecting and promoting the interests of ACI and its subcontractors/suppliers.
Responsibilities
- Assist SPM/PM in the submission and review of permits, proposals, submittals, contracts, and change orders.
- Review specifications and drawings to prepare subcontractor scopes of work.
- Understand contract documents and help identify scope gaps.
- Prepare and distribute project RFIs and submittals; maintain corresponding logs.
- Review vendor/supplier submittals for conformance to contract documents and track the submittal process.
- Manage project‑specific materials and equipment purchases, including sourcing, vendor relations, ordering, tracking deliveries, receiving, and processing invoices.
- Assist PM with procurement and the buyout process.
- Create and maintain internal project schedules and tracking reports.
- Support field teams in expediting schedules, completing field paperwork, and delivering materials.
- Assist the project superintendent with site safety enforcement and notify management of safety, quality, budget, or progress issues.
- Support operations and PM with client communications regarding schedules and milestones.
- Maintain good customer relationships.
- Attend and schedule project meetings with ACI’s team, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers; prepare and distribute meeting minutes.
- Set up and attend punch‑list walk‑throughs, compile punch lists, and forward them to the PM and superintendent.
- Compile and provide close‑out documentation (turnover packages) to the client, including as‑built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, etc.
- Establish positive communications with team members, management, vendors, and clients.
- Stay up‑to‑date on industry trends and developments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Construction Engineering or a related field, and 3 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a construction environment.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Project, Excel, Outlook) and PDF editing software (Bluebeam, Adobe).
- Ability to learn company‑specific software such as Procore and Viewpoint.
- Proven track record of working effectively with people, teams, and projects.
- Strong multitasking ability, attention to detail, problem‑solving skills, and the capacity to work with minimal supervision.
- Adherence to all company policies and procedures.
- Availability to work assigned schedules.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with 3D modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, Inventor, Navisworks).
- Experience in electrical commercial construction.
- Prior military experience.
Work Environment
The role is based in a professional office setting with routine use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines). The position may require visits to or work from construction sites. Physical demands are typical of an office environment, and travel is infrequent, usually not overnight.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance Plan (Employee‑Only) – $0.00 cost
- Dental Insurance Plan (Employee‑Only) – $0.00 cost
- Short‑Term Disability Plan (Employee‑Only) – $0.00 cost
- Life Insurance Plan (Employee‑Only) – $0.00 cost
- Vision Insurance Plan
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company matching
- Health Savings Plan with generous company matching
- Wellness Programs