Assistant Construction Materials Project Manager

Colliers International; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Employer-paid life/AD&D insurance

Short-term / long-term disability

11 paid holidays per year

Job summary

Colliers Facility Solutions seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support the planning and execution of a national portfolio of demolition and land management projects. You will assist with bid processes, permitting, site safety, regulatory compliance, and project financials across multiple sites.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience in construction or real estate project management, with ability to travel up to 50% and work in remote geographies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in construction or real estate project management.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in construction or real estate project management.
• Experience with demolition projects or site development preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to project sites, including remote locations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning, management, and execution of demolition and land management projects.
• Support bid processes, permitting, and site safety/compliance.
• Coordinate with engineers, environmental consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Track budgets, costs, schedules, risks, and quality across multiple sites.
• Review contractor pay applications and change orders while ensuring scope adherence.
• Prepare client-ready status reports and attend client/contractor meetings.

Skills

Planning

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the planning and execution of a national portfolio of demolition and land management projects. Our client is a large technology company for whom we manage several thousand acres across multiple geographical locations. This role supports program leadership in site readiness—including demolition, grading, utilities, infrastructure, permitting, and environmental compliance—and assists with tracking cost, schedule, risk, and quality across multiple concurrent projects. The ideal candidate thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, is comfortable operating in remote geographies, and is eager to grow within large-scale site development programs. These projects are being developed as site-ready and vertical construction is not yet part of the scope. The Assistant Project Manager is an integral member of our team, supporting the Company’s mission and core values by delivering high-quality, timely services to our clients. This position will serve as an extension of our team, with primary responsibility for supporting the planning, management, and execution of demolition and land management projects safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all applicable regulations. In addition to supporting projects and vendors, key responsibilities include assisting with bid processes, permitting, site safety compliance, environmental stewardship, project financials, and reporting. The Assistant Project Manager will help ensure that all work meets client expectations and industry standards while maintaining superior client service.

• Help develop and track project scopes, budgets, and schedules for demolition and land management projects across multiple sites.
• Support bid processes for demolition and land management projects based on site-specific scopes and regulatory requirements, including bid leveling and scope comparisons.
• Support project execution, monitoring adherence to safety protocols and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate with engineers, environmental consultants, and regulatory agencies for site assessments and permitting.
• Assist with permit applications and tracking, and help ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Assist in soliciting, contracting, and managing subcontractors and vendors; support negotiations and monitor performance.
• Conduct regular site visits, monitor daily progress, and maintain project documentation and reporting, including daily logs, photos, and meeting minutes. Scheduled presence will be required for most projects.
• Support land management scopes, including site clearing, grading, erosion and sediment control, SWPPP compliance, and vegetation and property maintenance.
• Identify potential risks, issues, or delays and elevate them promptly with proposed mitigation strategies.
• Support oversight of demolition debris disposal, recycling, and haul‑off; help ensure documentation, including disposal tickets, meets regulatory standards.
• Assist with project financials, including budgeting, cost tracking, change orders, invoice review, and reporting.
• Review contractor pay applications, schedules of values, quantities, and change order pricing; hold contractors accountable to scope, schedule, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Promote and follow a culture of safety and continuous improvement across all job sites.
• Prepare client‑ready status reports, trackers, and schedule updates for the Director of Program Services, and attend client and contractor meetings.
• Additional Project Management Duties as assigned
• Collaborate closely with Account Leadership, client representatives, Subcontractors and other supporting stakeholders to support strategy, logistics, and business goals.
• Support the project team and program leadership in achieving key performance indicators.
• Raise and help resolve client‑ or vendor‑related issues promptly, safeguarding the Company's local and national reputation.
• Learn and apply best practices related to demolition processes, cost management, and site operations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management tools, processes, and performance metrics.

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and 3–5 years of relevant experience in construction or real estate project management.

• Previous experience with a general contractor or demolition subcontractor strongly preferred, including demolition of various structures such as commercial and residential projects, and site or horizontal construction work.
• Support coordination between the Client's ongoing needs and goals and the appropriate subcontracting partners.
• Help ensure each demolition and land management project reflects client requirements.
• Able to track timelines and project dependencies and flag conflicts early.
• Working knowledge of demolition, grading and earthwork, SWPPP and erosion and sediment control, and horizontal construction means, methods, and materials, including demolition permitting, utility disconnects, and C&D disposal.
• Solid organisational skills coordinating deliverables from multiple team members and subcontractors.
• Ability to support multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (MS Project, Excel, Outlook, Teams); experience with project management software is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to project sites, including remote locations.
• ability to walk uneven terrain and work outdoors in varying weather while wearing required PPE.

Pursuant to local law, Colliers Facility Solutions is disclosing the following information:

Area/Location Specific: Work from home in Atlanta with 50% travel required

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all national locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Employees (and their families) are provided options for employer subsidised medical benefits including RX, dental, vision as well as employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance and short-term / long-term disability. Employees will also enjoy 11 total paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Applicants must be currently authorised to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Colliers respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of any actual or perceived membership in any protected category including race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre‑employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact accommodations@colliers.