Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Our client is currently seeking a dedicated Assistant Project Manager to assist with the scheduling, planning, forecasting, resourcing, and managing technical activities to ensure project accuracy and quality. The APM work alongside other APM's, while learning from Senior Managers and getting hands-on experience across all Construction divisions and operational duties. Birmingham-based role with onsite exposure weeklyClient DetailsFounded over 20 years ago as a small commercial GC, this client has grown in a very well-respected and sought-after company by many reputable clients across Alabama. They now tackle large, complex commercial and multifamily projects across the Birmingham, Auburn, and Montgomery areas, with occasional work further away based on client request. The company is booked through most of 2026 and currently focused on securing the right jobs for 2027. They have grown at a consistent rate over the past several years, and are looking to add qualified, culturally-aligned support to their field teams as this growth pattern continues. If you're looking for a General Contractor who can have you involved with large projects while also providing an exclusive, local atmosphere - APPLY NOW!DescriptionParticipate in regular meetings with clients to ensure clarification and meet specific requirements in a timely manner. Delegate tasks to team members according to their individual skill sets, experience, and abilities to ensure efficient completion of the project. Maintain budgets and adjust with oversight by the Project Manager according to needs as they arise. Track performance and analyze the completion of key goals. Document and report project progress to upper management and clients. Preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring of assigned engineering projects. Formulating project parameters with Project Manager and assigning responsibilities to the most capable employees and monitoring the project team. Interacting with clients, interpreting their needs and requirements, and representing them in the field.Performing quality control tasks on budgets, schedules, plans, and personnel performance and reporting on the project's status. Cooperating and communicating with the project manager and other project participants and collaborating with senior engineers to create more efficient project methods and to maintain the project's profitability. Reviewing the engineering tasks and initiating the necessary guidance or corrective actions required. Ensuring the project's material/installation compliance with the applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards, and specificationsProfileA bachelor's degree or master's degree in construction, engineering, or related field. Two or more years of experience with a GCExcellent computer literacy and knowledge of construction and scheduling software. The ability to work with multiple discipline projects. Excellent project management and supervision skills. Excellent organizational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Desire to grow career as an Operational Leader within Commercial ConstructionJob OfferCompetitive base salary Bonus structureVehicle allowanceCell phone and laptopPaid time off/personal days/sick daysExcellent benefits - health, vision, dental, disability, and life insuranceFSA Option401k plan with company matchRegular company events to promote decompressing and enjoyment of the job APPLY NOW AND BE CONSIDERED WITHIN 48 HOURS Desired Skills and Experience Seeking an aspiring Construction Project Manager with some experience (2 - 4 years) interested in joining a team with a stellar reputation across the local Alabama market. Experience on larger ground-up projects with a General Contractor is required. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.