Assistant Project Manager

Vantage Construction Corporation; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Construction Corporation seeks an Assistant Project Manager in Ashburn, VA with 1–3 years in commercial construction to support the project management team and ensure smooth project execution.

The role involves coordinating with clients, design professionals, subcontractors, and vendors, assisting with estimating, RFPs, RFIs, and cost reporting; you will learn Procore and CPM scheduling while contributing to successful job delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience 1–3 years in commercial construction.
• Excellent organization, accuracy, and responsiveness.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Strong math/accounting skills.
• Willingness to learn Procore and CPM scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Assist in client and subcontractor coordination.
• Support estimating, bidding packages and RFPs.
• Prepare RFIs, meeting minutes, change orders.
• Assist project cost coding and submittal packages.
• Support project accounting and CPM scheduling learning.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Reading drawings

Education

College degree in Construction or Engineering - preferred

Tools

Procore

Smartsheet

Excel

Job description

We are searching for a detail‑oriented Assistant Project Manager with 1-3 years’ experience in commercial construction. Our ideal candidate is a personable and tenacious self‑starter responsible for assisting a project management team in all aspects of managing a successful commercial construction project.

Responsibilities

• Interaction with clients, design professionals, subcontractors, vendors as well as the internal project management team including the Project Manager and Superintendent
• Assists in all facets of estimating including issuance of RFP’s to subcontractors, review of plans and specifications for development of project scope, preparation of complete bid packages to current and prospective clients
• Assists in the preparation of RFI’s, meeting minutes, change orders, subcontractor and owner requisition packages, project cost coding and submittal packages
• Observes and assists in project accounting to include cost coding and job cost management reporting
• Learns Procore Management software to assist in all aspects of the project
• Learns to develop and maintain CPM schedules
• Learn technical construction means and methods

Qualifications

• Skilled at handling multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with a reputation for being accurate, responsive, and well organized.
• Strong self‑starter with excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills within cross‑functional teams.
• Familiarity with requirements of drawings and specifications and with terms and conditions of project contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders
• Good math/accounting skills
• Ability to read drawings and specifications
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Quick learner

Education And/or Experience

College degree in Construction or Engineering - preferred

Competencies

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to needs; Solicits feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision‑making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Written and Verbal Communication – Writes and speaks clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of strong computer applications; Internet software to include Procore, Smartsheet, Excel and other project management software.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to frequently walk, stand, bend and reach. The employee must be able to navigate the jobsite and must comply with all Company safety requirements in the office and on the jobsite. Heavy equipment may be used and he/she needs to be able to lift weighty objects.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work for this role typically involves work performed on a construction site where the noise level can be high. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.