Assistant Project Manager

Kids for the Future; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO/holidays

FSA & DepCare Accounts

Disability Insurance

401(k) / ESOP

Job summary

Bobbitt Group in Burlington, NC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to coordinate information, support budgets, and drive project milestones on-site. You will assist with RFIs, submittals, pay apps, and owner reporting while collaborating closely with the project team.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and effective communication with stakeholders, leveraging Procore, Office, and industry tools to deliver high-quality results.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; four-year degree strongly preferred in construction, engineering, or business.
• 2–5 years of commercial construction experience with a general contractor.
• Ability to master project-specific software including Procore, Microsoft Office, Adobe, and BlueBeam.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adherence to safety standards and filing of required documentation.
• Assist in creating and managing project budgets and milestone reports.
• Attend project meetings, update schedules, and support QC and closeout processes.
• Collaborate with project superintendent and site operations throughout the project.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Leadership

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering/business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

Adobe

BlueBeam

Job description

• Location 2579 Eric Lane,Ste M & N,Burlington, NC, 27215,United States

Description

Job Description

Role: Assistant Project Manager (APM)
Classification: Exempt, Salaried
Reports to: Project Manager

Summary:

An Assistant Project Manager (APM) obtains, evaluates, coordinates, and distributes the information and authorizations necessary to construct projects on time, within budget, and to the quality specified. The APM is responsible for protecting and promoting the interest of both the business and client in all matters, as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a beginner-level leader.

The Bobbitt Group is a 100% Employee-Owned commercial and industrial general contractor building in the Carolinas. With a rich history spanning 80 years, we have a strong reputation for quality, commitment, and integrity.

Building on that foundation, we have a unique opportunity for a strategic, leading-edge thinker and leader to maintain our exponential trajectory of growth. We are seeking someone who can help develop our Employee-Owners to communicate effectively with each other and our clients, leveraging the following core principles:

• DELIVER positive energy, performance, and forge alignment among all stakeholders.
• STRENGTHEN our commitment to innovation and technology through tools that bring efficiency to construction.
• EXTEND our brand and reinforce the Bobbitt legacy across our communities.
• IMPRESS by going above and beyond (even when nobody is watching).
• WOW employees and customers with unique experiences and special memories.
• SIMPLIFY our processes and procedures, ensuring consistency in all that we do.
• WELCOME different patterns of thought, background, and diversity within the company.

The ideal candidate will create differentiators in the marketplace, have a fire in their belly to drive Bobbitt forward, and exhibit humility and thankfulness in all that they do. Everything matters!

• Maintain adherence to standards of safety
• Ensure that required documentation is filed
• Assist in creating and managing project budget for all assigned projects
• Assist in conducting project meetings, setting milestones, and formulating monthly owner report
• Establish job processes (RFIs, submittals, and pay applications), including approving pay applications and negotiating subcontract change orders
• Update project schedule; ensure project quality control and establish overall project logistics
• Assist in managing the closeout process
• Collaborate with the project superintendent and site operations team throughout the life of the project

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) :

• Project milestones and monthly owner reporting consistently on schedule
• Budget management and subcontract/PCO negotiation handled accurately
• Project quality standards and closeout timelines consistently met
• Strong collaboration maintained with the superintendent and site team

Required Knowledge, Experience & Competencies :

• Valid Driver's License
• Safety certifications as required
• High school diploma required; four-year degree from an accredited university within construction, engineering, or business concentrations strongly preferred
• 2-5 years' experience in commercial construction, including experience with a commercial general contractor
• Previous experience on commercial job sites strongly preferred
• Passion for construction and the industry; ability to recognize and seek quality
• Ability to master sector/project-specific software systems, including the Microsoft Office suite (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Procore, Adobe, and BlueBeam
• Strong ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with a focus on audience-appropriate business writing and verbal skills
• Positive attitude and passion for construction and the industry
• Ability to gather data, interpret it into meaningful information, and relay it through clear, concise communication, seeing how pieces and processes fit into the bigger picture
• Ability to organize and manage tasks and priorities
• Seeks continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities, with an internal focus on self-improvement
• Adapts and exercises flexibility with the ever-changing world of technology, design, means, and methods
• Ability to collaborate with people of various backgrounds and styles
• Creates and maintains relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors
• Exhibits respectfulness by being punctual, engaged/focused, and respectful of others

Preferred Knowledge, Experience & Competencies :

• Business or Accounting degree preferred
• Three to five years of construction accounting experience
• Familiarity with ERP systems

Work format:

This position is best suited to a traditional, on-site work schedule.

• Occasional travel to meetings or events within 150-mile radius of office
• Occasional travel to various job site locations as needed for photography or milestone events

Physical requirements:

• Ability to access and navigate all areas of the construction site
• Ability to lift up to 90 lbs. at times
• Valid Driver's License

This job description covers the principal duties/responsibilities of the role. It should not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

• Flexiblepaidtimeoffand holidays
• Flexible Spending and Flexible Dependent Care Accounts
• ShortandLong-TermDisability Insurance
• 401(k)PlanandEmployeeStockOwnership(ESOP)plan—Bobbittis100%Employee Owned

The Bobbitt Group is a 100% Employee-Owned commercial and industrial general contractor building in the Carolinas. With a rich history spanning 80 years, we have a strong reputation for quality, commitment, and integrity .

Bobbitt is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and is proud to provide fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling [phone] or sending an email to [e-mail]. Bobbitt provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to enable them to effectively participate in the application process, as required by law.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US. We participate in E-Verify. Information from all employees’ Form I-9 is used to confirm work authorization.