Assistant Project Manager Construction

ZipRecruiter; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to assist with project planning, coordination, and execution. This role involves managing documentation, supporting field staff, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and under budget. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in the construction industry, along with strong communication and organizational skills. Benefits include full health insurance and a 401k plan.

Benefits

100% Employee Health Insurance paid by Employer

Short- & Long-Term disability insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in Construction Industry required.
• Proactive in assisting Project Manager with deliverables.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordination, and execution of projects.
• Attend project coordination meetings as required.
• Manage and organize project documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project document control

Construction management fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

About Us

Ducas Construction is dedicated to offering Southern Maine and Northern New England top-tier construction management services. Our core values—integrity, transparency, and quality—define our approach. We believe that a successful project is as much about the collaborative process, planning, and execution as it is the end result. We foster open and strong working relationships with ownership, design, and subcontractor teams, ensuring the final product is delivered in the most cost-efficient manner.

Position Summary

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) plays a crucial role in the planning, coordination and execution of each project. The APM will assist the project manager with all contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, project updates, safety, meetings and schedule to ensure quality projects are turned over to the owner on time and under budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

· Attend and actively participate in project coordination and owner/contractor/architect/engineer meetings as requested or required.

· Perform project document control: manage/organize/distribute electronic documents for field and office staff, including, but not limited to: drawings, addenda bulletins, sketches, RFI’s, submittals, meeting minutes, safety meetings, etc.

· Setup and maintain Vendor contracts in PlanGrid

· Review and track project status updates daily to PM and Superintendent

· Submit and maintain all permits.

· Provides a variety of regular reporting and analysis to the project team to communicate overall project status and profitability

· Effectively draft and submit RFI’s to owner/design team.

· Provide support to field staff and travel to jobsites as needed.

· Assist in the development of project plans, budgets and project schedules.

· Act as a liaison between the project manager and project team members and communicate status, issues, and changes to appropriate parties.

· Assist in the procurement of materials and equipment as needed.

· Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

· Bachelor’s degree in related field , equivalent relevant experience will be considered

· 2+ years’ experience in Construction Industry

· Ability to apply fundamentals of the means and methods of construction management to projects

· Basic understanding of drawings and specifications

· Proactive in assisting PM with deliverables accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.

· Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

· Possess judgment to know when to appropriately escalate issues up the chain of command

· Pleasant and confident demeanor when dealing with colleagues and clients

· Strong communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak English

· Efficient and well organized

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Must have valid driver’s license and be insured

Benefits:

100% Employee Health Insurance paid by Employer

Short- & Long-Term paid by Employer

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.