Assistant Project Manager

Leapley Construction Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Leapley Construction Group in Atlanta, Georgia, seeks an Assistant Project Manager to coordinate projects, manage budgets, and collaborate closely with project teams. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of commercial construction experience and proficiency in project-specific software.

Responsibilities include ensuring project documentation is maintained, identifying risks, and collaborating with various stakeholders. A passion for quality and client relationships is essential, along with strong communication skills. A high school diploma is required, with a preference for candidates holding a four-year degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience in commercial construction and with a general contractor.
• Strong client relationship skills and a passion for construction.
• Ability to interpret data and communicate insights effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project managers to complete projects on schedule.
• Develop pre-construction RFP package and manage budgets.
• Collaborate with project team members throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Budget management

Problem-solving

Construction software proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or business

Tools

CMiC

ProCore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Job description

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project managers to complete projects on time, within budget and to specified quality and regulatory standards. The APM conducts business and manages relationships in alignment with the mission and values of Leapley Construction
• Develop pre-construction RFP package
• Assist in creating and managing project budget
• Ensure that all project documentation is filed and current
• Assist in planning, conducting, documenting all project meetings
• Define project milestones and generate progress reports associated with each milestone
• Establish job processes including approving pay applications and negotiating subcontractor change orders
• Ensure all project schedules are updated and communicated regularly
• Identify any potential obstacles or risks to project
• Assist in managing the closeout process
• Collaborate with the project superintendent and all other project team members throughout the project lifecycle
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Qualifications

• High school diploma
• 2-5 years’ experience in commercial construction and working with a general contractor
• Has a passion for the construction industry, establishing strong client relationships, and driving quality and excellence
• Proficient in project specific software; CMiC, ProCore, Bluebeam, Adobe, TimberScan, and Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, or other scheduling software
• Demonstrates behaviors that align to the Leapley values of Trust, Quality and Collaboration
• Motivated, proactive, and self-startingManages detail and quality with pace of work and customer expectations
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Interprets data and information and communicate insights and actions needed
• Demonstrates an understanding of all elements of a project fit together in context of the bigger picture
• Continuously develops skills and abilities and seeks opportunities to expand knowledge and experiences across market segments and complex projects
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationship within Leapley and externally within the industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Four-year degree from an accredited university within the construction, engineering, or business concentrations
• Previous experience on commercial job sites

Other

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards