Assistant Project Manager

Just Construction Recruitment; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Construction Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, coordination, and execution of commercial construction projects in Asheville, NC.

You will work with project teams to ensure safety, schedule, budget, and quality while gaining exposure to all phases from preconstruction to closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 1–4 years of experience in commercial or institutional construction, including internships or project engineering.
• Experience with commercial, institutional, education, healthcare, municipal, or other complex projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in day-to-day management of construction projects from startup through closeout.
• Support budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and process owner pay applications, subcontractor invoices, and purchase orders.
• Assist with subcontract procurement, contract administration, and change order management.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with field leadership to monitor project schedules and progress.
• Identify project risks and assist in implementing solutions to maintain schedule and budget.
• Participate in owner, architect, subcontractor, and internal project meetings.
• Assist with project closeout, punch lists, warranties, and turnover.

Skills

Organized and detail-oriented

Proactive and collaborative

Strong communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Internships or project engineering experience

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Job description

About the Company - General Contracting - Commercial Construction

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the successful planning, coordination, and execution of commercial and institutional construction projects. This role works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, owners, architects, and subcontractors to help ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

About the Role

The Assistant Project Manager will assist with project administration, financial tracking, contract management, procurement, scheduling, and project documentation while gaining exposure to all phases of construction from preconstruction through closeout.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in the day-to-day management of construction projects from startup through closeout.
• Support project budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and process owner pay applications, subcontractor invoices, and purchase orders.
• Assist with subcontract procurement, contract administration, and change order management.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with field leadership to monitor project schedules and progress.
• Help identify project risks and assist in implementing solutions to maintain schedule and budget.
• Participate in owner, architect, subcontractor, and internal project meetings.
• Assist with project closeout, including punch lists, warranties, closeout documents, and final turnover.
• Maintain organized project files and ensure timely communication among project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 1-4 years of experience in commercial or institutional construction, including internships or project engineering experience.
• Experience supporting commercial, institutional, education, healthcare, municipal, or other complex construction projects is preferred.
• Understanding of construction documents, project scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration.
• Proficiency with Procore, Microsoft Office, and construction management software.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Required Skills

• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Eager to build a long-term career in construction project management.
• Proactive and collaborative.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to effectively communicate across project teams.
• Demonstrated interest in commercial or institutional construction.
• Desire to grow into a Project Manager role.
• Commercial, Healthcare, K12 projects are desirable - Working with General Contractors