Assistant Construction Project Manager

Invoke Staffing; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Invoke Staffing in Durham, NC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support commercial and ground-up charter school projects. You will work with Project Managers and Superintendents to lead documentation management, cost tracking, and trade coordination on site.

Ideal candidates bring commercial or large multifamily project experience, with ground-up school exposure considered a strong plus. Bachelor’s degree and proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Timberline, MS Project, and MS Office are

Qualifications

• 0-3+ years of experience as Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, or Field Engineer.
• Commercial general contracting or large-scale multifamily experience required; ground-up school exposure preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent.
• Proficient in construction management platforms (Procore, Bluebeam, Timberline, or MS Project) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Documentation & RFIs: Prepare and track submittals, RFIs, transmittals, meeting minutes, and drawing updates.
• Project & Cost Coordination: Support schedule management, monthly pay apps, budget tracking, and vendor/subcontractor deliverables.
• Field Support: Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, support trade communication, and verify quality and safety compliance.
• Project Closeout: Assist with site inspections, punch list execution, securing certificates of occupancy, and compiling warranty/O&M manuals.

Skills

Documentation management

Organizational skills

Trade communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Architecture

Equivalent field experience

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Timberline

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Base Salary: $70,000-$85,000 + Performance Bonus (DOE)

Position Type: Full-Time, Direct-Hire

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support commercial and ground-up charter school projects in the Durham area. Working with Project Managers and Superintendents, you will lead documentation management, cost tracking, and trade coordination. The hiring team values candidates with commercial or large multifamily experience, with ground-up school project exposure considered a strong plus.Our client is a full-service commercial general contractor and real estate developer in Durham, NC, specializing in high-performance commercial spaces and K-12 charter schools including over 40 completed school projects in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Documentation & RFIs: Prepare and track submittals, RFIs, transmittals, meeting minutes, and drawing updates.
• Project & Cost Coordination: Support schedule management, monthly pay apps, budget tracking, and vendor/subcontractor deliverables.
• Field Support: Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, support trade communication, and verify quality and safety compliance.
• Project Closeout: Assist with site inspections, punch list execution, securing certificates of occupancy, and compiling warranty/O&M manuals.

Qualifications

• Experience: 0-3+ years as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, or Field Engineer.
• Sector Background: Commercial general contracting or large-scale multifamily construction experience required; ground-up school exposure preferred.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent field experience.
• Technical & Soft Skills: Proficient in construction management platforms (Procore, Bluebeam, Timberline, or MS Project) and MS Office. Strong organizational and trade communication skills.