Assistant Project Manager

AppleOne Employment Services; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager and Superintendent through the full construction lifecycle. You will help manage project coordination, financials, scheduling, quality, safety, and client relations on diverse projects.

The role requires collaboration with office and field teams, subcontracts drafting, and occasional travel. Proficiency in Procore and Takeoff tools, plus strong communication and organizational skills, are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in construction, ideally as Project Engineer or similar.
• Understanding of construction processes, safety, contract management, scheduling and budgets.
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, initiative, dependability.
• Ability to work with office and field teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager with project financials, cost management, risk management, and client relations.
• Collaborate with Superintendent, project team, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Maintain project files, documentation, and flow of information.
• Assist with developing and maintaining project schedules.
• Draft subcontracts and support subcontractor coordination.
• Assist with buyout, quality control, and project closeout.
• Conduct site safety walks and promote safe practices.
• Champion safety and quality standards with teams and subs.
• Use project management and scheduling software consistently and accurately.
• Represent company professionally with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and industry partners.
• Participate in company and industry meetings, trainings, workshops, and events.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Initiative

Dependability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

On-Screen Takeoff

Microsoft Office

Construction PM software

Job description

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager and Superintendent in the successful completion of assigned construction projects. This role will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-construction through closeout, with a focus on project coordination, financials, scheduling, quality, safety, and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with project financials, cost management, risk management, and client relations.
• Collaborate closely with the Superintendent, project team, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Maintain project files, documentation, and the flow of project information.
• Assist with developing and maintaining project schedules.
• Draft subcontracts and support subcontractor coordination.
• Assist with buyout activities, quality control, photo documentation, and project closeout.
• Conduct site safety walks and promote safe work practices throughout the project.
• Champion company safety and quality standards with project teams and subcontractors.
• Use project management and scheduling software consistently and accurately.
• Represent the company professionally with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and industry partners.
• Participate in company and industry meetings, trainings, workshops, and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of construction industry experience, ideally in a Project Engineer or similar role.
• Basic understanding of construction processes, job site safety, contract management, scheduling, budgets, and building materials.
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, initiative, and dependability.
• Ability to work collaboratively with both office and field teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Technical Skills

• Procore
• On-Screen Takeoff
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Construction project management and scheduling software

This position may involve working both in an office and on active construction sites. Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors and around typical construction-site conditions, including varying temperatures, dust, noise, equipment, and other job-site hazards.