Assistant Project Manager

Patterns-India®; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterns-India® is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support commercial construction projects in healthcare, education, and institutional sectors from planning through completion. You will assist Project Managers with scheduling, budgeting, subcontractor coordination, documentation, and quality control to deliver projects safely and on client expectations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Construction Management or related field and at least 2 years of experience in commercial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in commercial construction project coordination or management support.
• Experience with healthcare, K-12, higher education, or institutional construction projects preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in overseeing daily project operations, schedules, budgets, and quality objectives.
• Assist with tracking project progress, identifying potential delays, and supporting resolution of project issues.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and site personnel to maintain efficient workflow.
• Assist in maintaining project documentation, reports, meeting notes, and progress updates.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documents.
• Assist with project scheduling, cost tracking, and resource coordination.
• Participate in project meetings with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Support quality control processes to ensure project standards are maintained.

Skills

Project coordination

Read drawings

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

About the Organization

Our client is a well-established commercial construction organization specializing in delivering high-quality construction solutions across healthcare, K-12 education, higher education, and other institutional sectors. The company is recognized for its commitment to safety, craftsmanship, collaboration, and operational excellence. With a strong focus on client relationships and successful project delivery, the organization provides employees with opportunities to work on complex, impactful projects while developing their careers in a supportive and growth-oriented environment. The company values teamwork, integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement across all aspects of construction management.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to support commercial construction projects from planning through completion. The ideal candidate will assist Project Managers with scheduling, budgeting, subcontractor coordination, documentation, and quality control while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and according to client expectations. This role provides an excellent opportunity for a construction professional looking to grow within a collaborative project management environment while contributing to healthcare, educational, and institutional construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Execution

• Support Project Managers in overseeing daily project operations, schedules, budgets, and quality objectives.
• Assist with tracking project progress, identifying potential delays, and supporting resolution of project issues.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and site personnel to maintain efficient workflow.
• Assist in maintaining project documentation, reports, meeting notes, and progress updates.

Construction Management Support

• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documents.
• Assist with project scheduling, cost tracking, and resource coordination.
• Participate in project meetings with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Support quality control processes to ensure project standards are maintained.

Team Collaboration

• Build effective working relationships with project teams, subcontractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Communicate project updates, risks, and action items effectively.
• Support a positive and collaborative project environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in commercial construction project coordination or management support.
• Experience with healthcare, K-12, higher education, or institutional construction projects preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) project delivery.
• Familiarity with construction management software and project tracking tools.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and field teams.
• OSHA or construction safety knowledge.

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