Assistant Project Manager

Commercial Contracting Corporation

Auburn Hills (DE)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental premiums paid

HSA bonus + employer match

ESOP – profit sharing

401(k) match

Job summary

Commercial Contracting Corporation (CCC) seeks an Assistant Project Manager in Auburn Hills, MI. The role supports scheduling, estimating, document control, and management of self-perform teams and subcontractors across industrial and heavy commercial projects.

Responsibilities include coordinating with internal teams, maintaining submittal logs, and assisting in procurement, RFI management, and project startup/construction tasks. Travel may be required; relocate assistance not specified.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
3-5 years related experience and/or internship(s) with a General Contracting/Construction Management organization, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
Knowledge/experience with Microsoft Office suite, FTP sites and document control programs.
Knowledge of Sage 300, Procore, or Prolog is preferred.
Strong communication, planning, organizational, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate commitment to CCC's people-based safety culture and adhere to the requirements outlined in the CCC corporate safety manual and leadership training.
Ensure compliance with all CCC standard operating procedures (ISO) for estimating, purchasing, and project control.
Collaborate with the client’s project management team, CCC Project Executive, Senior Project Manager(s), Project Manager(s), Project Engineer(s), Site Safety Professional(s), trade subcontractors, local authorities, and designers/engineers to achieve project success.
Maintain positive and open relationships with customers.
Travel may be required.

Skills

Strong communication

Planning

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Tools

Sage 300

Procore

Prolog

Job description

COMMERCIAL CONTRACTING CORPORATION

WE ARE AN EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY

Top Workplace USA 2022-2026

Top Workplace Regional - Detroit Free Press 2017 -2025

OUR MISSION: TO IDENTIFY, HIRE, AND RETAIN THE VERY BEST PEOPLE.

OUR CORE VALUES

KEEP PEOPLE SAFE: We must strive to protect our most valuable asset each & every day.

INTEGRITY: We're one team made up of people who are dependable & act with integrity.

HUMILITY: We are humble team players who prioritize the mission over personal ego.

DRIVE: Our people are passionate about their work, relationships, & success.

LOYALTY: We are dedicated to achieving the mission of each project & the overall company.

ATTITUDE: We will inspire others to be positive & overcome daily challenges to achieve our mission.

HIGHLY COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

100% company-paid medical & dental premiums (individual, couple, or family) – effective Day 1
Health Savings Account (HSA) bonus + employer match

401(k) match: dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of salary
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – profit sharing

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Assistant Project Manager

LOCATION: Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326

OBJECTIVE

The Assistant Project Manager supports the project team with scheduling, project buyout, estimating, document control and management of self-perform teams and subcontractors in the Industrial and Heavy Commercial Markets. This could entail one large project at a time or several small to medium size projects at once. Project delivery methods may include Self-Perform, General Contracting or Construction Management. Project sizes ranging from $500,000 to $15,000,000 USD and may include some travel. Location varies from office to part-time office/jobsite to full time jobsite.

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Demonstrate commitment to CCC's people-based safety culture and adhere to the requirements outlined in the CCC corporate safety manual and leadership training.
Ensure compliance with all CCC standard operating procedures (ISO) for estimating, purchasing, and project control.
Collaborate with the client’s project management team, CCC Project Executive, Senior Project Manager(s), Project Manager(s), Project Engineer(s), Site Safety Professional(s), trade subcontractors, local authorities, and designers/engineers to achieve project success.
Maintain positive and open relationships with customers.
Travel may be required.

ESTIMATING:

Attend site visits and walkthroughs in the field, as requested by Estimator or PM. Take site photos and measurements as required. Procure bid bonds. Set up bid list for vendors and subcontractors. Deliver bids. Drawing take offs if required. Distribute addendums. Assist in compiling sub & vendor proposals.

PROJECT STARTUP:

Draft Letters of Intent, POs, and Master Sub Agreements as needed. Ownership of project submittal process. Draft submittal log for PM review. Process submittals from vendors & subcontractors and maintain submittal log. Verify shop drawings. Communicate status of submittals to Project Manager and team. Assist in assembling drawings & specs for field distribution. Assist with new hire processes for field staff.

PROJECT CONSTRUCTION:

Maintain record drawing set. Ongoing submittal process. Maintain RFI log. Input with change order request / extra work pricing. Assist in material procurement. Assist with project scheduling.

PROJECT CLOSEOUT:

Draft closeout binder for PM review. Assist in procuring closeout documentation from vendors & subs. Assist in project punch list. Assist in ISO closeout procedure

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER CORE COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
3-5 years related experience and/or internship(s) with a General Contracting/Construction Management organization, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
Knowledge/experience with Microsoft Office suite, FTP sites and document control programs.
Knowledge of Sage 300, Procore, or Prolog is preferred.
Strong communication, planning, organizational, and teamwork skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Fast-paced, busy, and occasionally noisy work environment.
May involve managing multiple projects simultaneously.
May require outdoor work with exposure to various weather conditions.
Occasional work in high or precarious places, near fumes or airborne particles, or handling toxic chemicals.
Risk of electrical shock and vibration may occur in certain situations.
Frequent interruptions to address team members’ needs and vendor requests.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent travel by motor vehicle may be required.
Extended hours on construction sites may necessitate physical stamina for navigating the premises.
Effective and professional communication with supervisors, employees, and others, both individually and in a team setting, is essential.
Strict adherence to safety protocols and the ability to follow oral and written instructions (including warning signs, equipment guidelines, and company policies) is required to perform work safely and effectively.

We are celebrating 80 YEARS! Founded in 1946, CCC has evolved from supporting WWII production into a full-service contractor, delivering expert construction & equipment installation for automotive & diverse industrial markets with a commitment to safety & reliability.

CCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

IJC: GN DM 03232026

NOTICE TO RECRUITERS & AGENCIES

CCC does not accept unsolicited resumes. Only resumes submitted through our authorized talent acquisition team, under a signed agency agreement, will be recognized.