Aspiring Project Manager - Construction Ops & Coordination

Ajax Building Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 5

Life & AD&D Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group, is seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager to support the planning and execution of complex construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role offers a clear path to Project Manager, with hands-on exposure to all phases of project delivery.

You will drive day-to-day project operations, coordinate teams, manage documentation, and support cost and schedule controls, building the foundation to advance to a PM role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager in construction management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field or 4+ years of equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Solid understanding of industry practices and trends and their impact on the corporation.

Responsibilities

• Distribute drawings, specifications, and design revisions to the Project Manager, Superintendent, and subcontractors, ensuring all parties are working from current documents.
• Assist in managing the RFI and submittal processes, including drafting, tracking, and coordinating responses with the design team and field.
• Maintain project logs, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and meeting minutes, and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding items.
• Support day-to-day project operations by coordinating with field leadership, subcontractors, and vendors to keep work progressing per schedule.
• Assist with cost control efforts, including basic estimating, take-offs, and soliciting and leveling subcontractor/vendor quotes.
• Participate in project meetings, document and distribute meeting minutes, and track action items to completion.
• Support the development and implementation of project procedures and documentation standards.
• Assist in tracking project progress and reporting updates to the Project Manager.
• Support change management processes, including documentation and tracking of potential change events.
• Assist with project closeout, including punch list coordination, closeout documentation, and final deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

4+ years of equivalent experience

Job description

Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group, is seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager to support the planning and execution of complex construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role offers a clear path to Project Manager, with hands-on exposure to all phases of project delivery.

You will drive day-to-day project operations, coordinate teams, manage documentation, and support cost and schedule controls, building the foundation to advance to a PM role.