Assistant PM, Commercial Construction — Path to Lead PM

Markent Personnel, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Markent Personnel, Inc. is assisting a mid-size commercial contractor in St. Petersburg, FL to hire an Assistant Project Manager. This in-person role supports the PM through all project phases, updates schedules and budgets, and coordinates with architects, engineers, and vendors.

Ideal candidates bring 1–3 years in commercial construction, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and proficiency with MS Office plus Procore/PlanGrid/Bluebeam. OSHA 10 is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1–3 years in commercial construction or a project support role.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent field experience/internships.
• Knowledge: Familiar with construction documents, terminology, and fast-paced environments.
• Tech Skills: Proficient in MS Office. Procore, ProjectSight, Bluebeam, Dropbox and scheduling software experience is a plus.
• Requirements: Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to walk active construction zones.
• Bonus: OSHA 10 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PM from preconstruction through closeout, including updating schedules, subcontracts, and budgets.
• Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders (estimating/tracking), and meeting minutes.
• Act as liaison between architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Attend job site visits and meetings to support the field, review drawings, and monitor material procurement.
• Keep project management software updated and accurate.
• Assist with permitting, inspections, and closeout procedures.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Procore

PlanGrid

Buildertrend

ProjectSight

Bluebeam

Dropbox

Scheduling software

Job description

Markent Personnel, Inc. is assisting a mid-size commercial contractor in St. Petersburg, FL to hire an Assistant Project Manager. This in-person role supports the PM through all project phases, updates schedules and budgets, and coordinates with architects, engineers, and vendors.

Ideal candidates bring 1–3 years in commercial construction, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and proficiency with MS Office plus Procore/PlanGrid/Bluebeam. OSHA 10 is a plus.