Assistant PM, Construction – Lead Small Projects

Caliente Construction Inc.; Arizona; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and bonuses

Employer-paid health plans

Retirement plan and PTO

Job summary

Caliente Construction Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to fully manage select smaller-scale projects under the guidance of a Project Manager.

You will support the PM in developing and executing management strategies, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. The role requires a bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture, at least five years of related experience, proficiency with Procore/Bluebeam/MS Office, and strong communication and organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in project engineering, project coordination, or related role
• Proficient with Procore/Bluebeam/MS Office/Scheduling software
• Thorough understanding of construction industry documents with the ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications
• Advanced knowledge of construction-integrated job cost accounting reporting for project cost analyses
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, efficient, and reliable
• Proactive problem-solving skills and a willingness to take initiative
• Collaborative team member with a strong awareness of how individual actions affect the broader organization
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment; able to pivot priorities and maintain composure under pressure

Responsibilities

• Reads and understands contract requirements and manages the work accordingly
• Assists in management of Prime Contract and Subcontractor Agreement
• Ensures timely, written documentation of project delays and updates to stakeholders
• Assists in construction budgeting by reviewing bid documents
• Obtains pricing, solicits vendors, and negotiates subcontract pricing
• Develops construction schedule and coordinates labor, materials, and budgets
• Attends weekly project meetings and maintains professional relationships
• Enforces subcontract agreements and notes noncompliance in writing
• Performs monthly project billing and financial projections
• Conducts site evaluations for QA/QC, safety, risk, budget, and schedule compliance
• Records meetings and contributes to project communications
• Assists with estimates, change orders, and claims
• Maintains quality service and compliance standards
• Supports payments and follow-up on overdue amounts
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Office

Scheduling software

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Reading construction drawings

Cost accounting reporting

Job description

Caliente Construction Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to fully manage select smaller-scale projects under the guidance of a Project Manager.

You will support the PM in developing and executing management strategies, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. The role requires a bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture, at least five years of related experience, proficiency with Procore/Bluebeam/MS Office, and strong communication and organizational