Assistant PM: Change Orders & Subcontract Coordination

JRM Construction Management; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JRM Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to lead change orders, coordinate subcontractors, and maintain project documentation with independence and accountability.

The role requires understanding financial, administrative, and logistical elements of construction and supporting both internal teams and client communications. You will mentor junior staff and liaise with the Superintendent on schedule and close-out activities.

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of construction drawings, specs, and project logistics.
• Understanding subcontract scopes, sequencing, and budget impacts.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Procore, MS Project; Timberline knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of Change Orders from inception to PO issuance, including pricing review and subcontractor negotiation.
• Fully level subcontractor proposals and scopes of work, flagging discrepancies or risks.
• Manage procurement timelines and coordination of long-lead items.
• Maintain ownership of the project submittal log and escalation of critical items.
• Understand, update, and track Schedule of Events (SOE) and project milestones.
• Work directly with the Superintendent to establish the Subcontractor Build Schedule.
• Take lead on the project financial close-out process, including reconciliation of POs, billing, and retention.
• Proactively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including leading subcontractor meetings when needed.
• Identify and escalation potential scope or financial risks; contribute to resolution strategies.
• Mentor and support Project Engineers and Project Coordinators.

Skills

Construction drawings

Project logistics

Subcontract coordination

Microsoft Office

Procore

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Timberline

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

JRM Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to lead change orders, coordinate subcontractors, and maintain project documentation with independence and accountability.

The role requires understanding financial, administrative, and logistical elements of construction and supporting both internal teams and client communications. You will mentor junior staff and liaise with the Superintendent on schedule and close-out activities.