Assistant Construction Project Manager

Pave America; Bucyrus, Cary (OH, NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a motivated Assistant Project Manager to support senior program managers in various tasks. This role involves project planning, organizing team activities, and preparing reports, making it ideal for someone eager to learn and thrive in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have strong budgeting skills, proficiency in construction management software, and excellent communication abilities. Join a team where your contributions will help ensure project success and efficiency in a collaborative atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of budgeting, contract negotiation, and change orders.
• Proficiency in construction management and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior program managers with project planning and documentation.
• Develop and manage schedules, track job costs, and monitor budgets.

Skills

Budgeting

Contract Negotiation

Change Orders

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Estimating

Construction Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Construction Management Software

Scheduling Software

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and organized Assistant Project Manager. This role involves a variety of responsibilities that assist the senior program managers, including project planning, organizing team activities, preparing reports, and creating diagrams. Key tasks include creating proposal packages, organizing project documentation, and supporting the senior program managers with a broad range of projects. This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong work ethic, a desire to learn, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Project Management & Financials

• Develop and manage schedules and valuations.
• Process change orders and ensure timely invoicing and payments.
• Track job costs, monitor budgets, and attend job cost meetings.
• Submit and follow up on invoices with Owners/General Contractors.

Scheduling & Coordination

• Maintain and update project schedules, ensuring alignment with Owners/GCs.
• Plan and oversee material deliveries and subcontractor schedules.
• Communicate daily with field teams, foremen, and superintendents.

Operations & Site Oversight

• Ensure adherence to project plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Track personnel and equipment usage, coordinating with field leadership.

Project Administration

• Review project contracts, bid documents, and specifications.
• Maintain organized project documentation, including submittals and reports.
• Provide project updates and escalate issues as needed.
• Ensure efficient project closeout.

Qualifications (Experience, Education & Certifications, Key Attributes):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong knowledge of budgeting, contract negotiation, and change orders.
• Proficiency in construction management and scheduling software.
• Experience with drawing and specification review.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic with a focus on accuracy, safety, and meeting deadlines.
• Estimating or Construction Project Management experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Occasionally
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Rarely
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Rarely
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Occasionally
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Rarely
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Rarely
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Occasionally
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Occasionally

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Occasionally
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Occasionally
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Rarely

Working Conditions:

• Low temperatures: Rarely
• High temperatures: Occasionally
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally
• Noisy environments: Occasionally
• Hazardous conditions: Rarely
• Shift work, to include overnight work: Never
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Never
• Office environment: Constantly