Assistant PM, Commercial Construction: Growth

AlphaX; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid time off

Professional development and training

Career progression

Job summary

AlphaX in Richmond, VA is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with hands-on commercial general contracting experience to support project delivery from preconstruction through closeout. You will own select activities, coordinate with subcontractors and clients, and help develop schedules and budgets while aiming for a future Project Manager role.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of GC experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Office and PM

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in commercial construction, project engineering, project coordination or project management.
• Prior employment with a commercial general contractor is mandatory.
• Experience with commercial building projects, renovations, or tenant improvements.
• Working knowledge of construction documents, specifications, RFIs, submittals, contracts, schedules and change orders.
• Understanding of construction sequencing, procurement, subcontractor management and project controls.
• Ability to coordinate with field teams, design professionals, trade partners, vendors and clients.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of commercial construction projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, superintendents and clients.
• Prepare, distribute, and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, meeting notes and project correspondence.
• Review plans, specs, scopes and contracts to identify conflicts and coordination concerns.
• Assist with project schedules, milestones and delays.
• Monitor budgets, committed costs, invoices, purchasing activity and change orders.
• Coordinate material orders, delivery timelines, subcontractor sequencing and jobsite logistics.
• Attend project meetings, document decisions and assign follow-up items.
• Conduct jobsite visits to review progress and document field conditions.
• Support inspections, warranty items, client turnover and final closeout.
• Flag potential schedule delays, cost overruns and procurement challenges.
• Gradually assume greater responsibility for scheduling, cost management and execution.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

PM software

Job description

AlphaX in Richmond, VA is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with hands-on commercial general contracting experience to support project delivery from preconstruction through closeout. You will own select activities, coordinate with subcontractors and clients, and help develop schedules and budgets while aiming for a future Project Manager role.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of GC experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Office and PM