Assistant Project Manager

Choate Construction Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life & AD&D insurance

401(k) profit sharing

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Debt reduction program

Employee assistance & financial well‑n

Employee referral program

Charitable contribution matching

Stewardship Day

Job summary

Choate Construction Company in Atlanta is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the project team through planning, bidding, scheduling and cost control. You will work with the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to guide commercial construction projects from early planning through completion.

With a minimum of three years in a commercial construction environment, you will help manage subcontractors, contracts, and purchasing orders while focusing on safety, schedule, and budget

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a commercial construction–oriented entry‑level role.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build respectful relationships with various stakeholders.
• Safety‑first mindset and experience partnering with safety teams.
• Detail oriented with a solid understanding of contract requirements, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Early involvement in preconstruction, logistics, and scheduling, with a proactive approach to risk communication.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and take on increased responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist in guiding projects from early planning through successful completion.
• Support the daily management, coordination and administration of projects, including contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding and cost control.
• Collaborate with the field Superintendent and project team to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, on schedule and within budget.
• Gain hands-on exposure to the full lifecycle of a construction project.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety mindset

Detail oriented

Preconstruction involvement

Risk communication

Job description

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As an Assistant Project Manager at Choate Construction, you play a key support role in guiding projects from early planning through successful completion. You will work closely with the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager and will support the daily management, coordination, and administration of projects, including contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding, and cost control.

You will collaborate alongside the field Superintendent and project team to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget while gaining hands on exposure to the full lifecycle of a construction project.

This position is ideal for professionals with at least three years of experience in a commercial construction–oriented entry‑level role who are eager to grow their careers and take on increasing responsibility.

YOU COULD BE THE NEXT CHOATE ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER IF …

• You build positive, respectful relationships with clients, designers, subcontractors, and internal partners.
• You bring a mindset of stewardship, are approachable, collaborative, and committed to supporting both the Project Manager and field leadership in achieving shared goals.
• You take safety personally and actively partner with the Project Manager, Superintendent, and Safety team to implement and uphold project‑specific safety plans.
• You are detail‑oriented and curious, taking the time to understand contract requirements, assist with subcontracts and purchase orders, and communicate potential risks or changes early.
• You enjoy being involved early in the process, contributing during preconstruction, supporting logistics and scheduling efforts, and helping ensure the project is set up for success before work begins.
• You thrive in a learning‑forward environment, supporting construction planning, financial tracking, and BIM/VDC coordination while actively investing in your own professional growth and readiness for greater responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a commercial construction–oriented entry‑level role.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build respectful relationships with various stakeholders.
• Safety‑first mindset and experience partnering with safety teams.
• Detail oriented with a solid understanding of contract requirements, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Early involvement in preconstruction, logistics, and scheduling, with a proactive approach to risk communication.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and take on increased responsibility.

BENEFITS OF BEING A FULL‑TIME CHOATE EMPLOYEE

• 100% Employee Owned Company with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical coverage options: Surest, a copay plan, or High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account.
• Dental & Vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent).
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) profit sharing plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.
• Parental leave.
• Short‑term & long‑term disability.
• College student debt reduction program.
• Employee assistance & financial wellness programs.
• Employee referral program.
• Charitable contribution matching ($1,000 per year per employee).
• Stewardship Day (community volunteering).

We also provide a safe working environment as a drug‑free workplace with mandatory pre‑employment drug screening for all new hires.

EEO STATEMENT

Choate Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the well‑being and health of its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.