Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Learn from experienced PMs while building a path toward Project Management. Work-life balance, great benefits, and a team-first company culture.

About the role

Our client is a family-owned commercial general contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality projects across healthcare, commercial, industrial, hospitality, and retail sectors. Their success has been built on repeat business, strong client relationships, and a commitment to doing business the right way. They prioritize employee sustainability over excessive workloads. Leadership is highly accessible, project teams are intentionally staffed to avoid burnout, and the culture emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and professional development. With ambitious growth plans and a strong negotiated backlog, this is an excellent environment for someone looking to build a long-term construction career.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with project execution from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, project logs, and documentation.
• Support project scheduling, procurement, and subcontractor coordination.
• Review plans, specifications, and project requirements.
• Coordinate communication between project teams, owners, architects, and subcontractors.
• Participate in project meetings and occasional site visits.
• Assist with project budgeting, cost tracking, and reporting.
• Help ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and meeting quality standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Alternatively, 3+ years of experience as a Project Engineer, Project Coordinator, or Assistant Project Manager (experience in Madison or Milwaukee preferred but not required)
• Basic understanding of commercial building and construction processes and project delivery.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with project teams.
• Experience within healthcare, commercial, industrial, or renovation projects is a plus.
• Exposure to construction software and project management systems.

Pay

$70,000-$90,000 base salary.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
• 4% 401(k) match plus additional retirement contributions.
• Bonus potential and ESOP participation opportunities.
• Hybrid flexibility and excellent work-life balance.
• 3 weeks PTO, 5 personal days, and 9 paid holidays.
• Clear path toward Project Manager advancement and continued career growth.