Assistant Project Manager (Norfolk, VA)

Grunley Construction is a leading general contractor specializing in high‑profile commercial, institutional, and government projects in the DMV. With a reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity, we deliver complex construction projects that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Our team is committed to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that every project exceeds client expectations. Join us and be part of a company that values professional growth, teamwork, and making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Project Manager and Superintendent on development of a site utilization plan.
• Implements detailed procedures for the review, coordination, approval, and distribution of submittals, shop drawings, samples, etc.
• Maintains project files on subcontractors and suppliers, bid package records, plans, specifications, changes, clarifications, and as‑built documents.
• Assists in the requisition procedure (review, submittal, and payment).
• Expedites subcontractor proposals.
• Evaluates subcontractor requisitions relative to the actual work completed.
• Works with the Project Manager and Superintendent on developing, monitoring, and updating the project schedule.
• Monitors subcontractor schedule adherence.
• Reviews all subcontractors’ schedules of value.
• In coordination with the Project Manager, prepares the general schedule of value.
• Prepares appropriate company estimates and proposals for changes.
• Determines appropriateness of and prepares subcontractor change orders for processing by the Project Manager.
• Works with the Project Manager and Superintendent to prepare the general requisition and tracks it through payment.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with the Owner’s representative, design professionals, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Assists in managing and maintaining project‑specific information systems.
• Assists in coordination of site activities with office activities.
• Assists the Project Manager in communicating schedule revisions to all parties, as appropriate.
• Assists the Project Manager in communicating cost‑control status and issues to Grunley management in a timely manner.
• Represents Grunley at industry events.
• Participates in continuing‑education programs to enhance skills.
• Attends all assigned Grunley in‑house and external training programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or Business.
• Minimum of three (3) years of construction experience.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of construction project‑management software (Procore and Primavera P6 scheduling preferred).

Skills & Abilities

• Pay Application/SPV preparation
• Project CPM schedule update processes
• Change management processes
• Material/equipment fabrication & delivery tracking
• Subcontract administration/enforcement
• Prime contract administration/adherence
• Engineering staff supervision (RFIs, submittals, document control)
• JRS/profit plan/forecasting management

Benefits

• Employer‑sponsored health and life insurance
• Paid time off for sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, jury duty, and vacation
• Retirement options such as 401(k) plans
• Incentive bonuses
• Paid holidays
• Company training and tuition assistance

Pay

The salary range for this role is $90,000.00 – $115,000.00. Base salaries will be determined by skills, position, education, experience, market considerations, and geographic location.

Reasonable accommodation requests for any part of the employment process can be made by contacting hr@grunley.com or calling 240‑399‑6162. Requests will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.