Assistant Project Manager

Jobot; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast-track career

Project ownership

High-profile projects

Leadership exposure

Growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

125 years stability

Job summary

Jobot in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for a high-growth career track to lead and support industrial construction and infrastructure projects from planning to completion. You'll work with experienced Project Managers, field teams, subcontractors, and clients, gaining exposure to every phase of project execution and advancing toward a Project Management leadership role.

This role offers hands-on ownership, mentorship from senior leaders, competitive compensation, and a

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in project coordination, construction, engineering, or related industries.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Experience with budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, or project financials.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable working both in an office and at project sites.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in planning and executing industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Assist with project estimating, bid reviews, and pre-construction planning.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, timelines, and milestones.
• Monitor project budgets, job costs, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and internal project teams.
• Participate in client meetings and maintain strong customer communication.
• Conduct job site visits to monitor project progress and support field operations.
• Assist with billing, invoicing, and project documentation.
• Track project performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Site presence

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Procore

Job description

Assistant Project Manager + High-Growth Career Track

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year

A bit about us

We're seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager who wants meaningful responsibility, hands-on project involvement, and a clear path toward Project Management leadership.

This position supports complex industrial construction and heavy infrastructure projects from planning through completion. You'll work closely with experienced Project Managers, field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and clients while gaining exposure to every phase of project execution.

Why join us

• Fast-track career path into Project Management
• Real project ownership—not just administrative coordination
• Exposure to complex, high-profile industrial and infrastructure projects
• Work directly alongside experienced project leaders and executive leadership
• Balanced office and field experience that accelerates learning
• Long-term stability with a company that has been successful for over 125 years
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture where your ideas are valued
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and advancement
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• The chance to build projects that make a lasting impact on critical infrastructure

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in planning and executing industrial and infrastructure projects
• Assist with project estimating, bid reviews, and pre-construction planning
• Develop and maintain project schedules, timelines, and milestones
• Monitor project budgets, job costs, forecasting, and financial performance
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and internal project teams
• Participate in client meetings and maintain strong customer communication
• Conduct job site visits to monitor project progress and support field operations
• Assist with billing, invoicing, and project documentation
• Track project performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Help ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in project coordination, construction, engineering, industrial services, or related industries
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Experience with budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, or project financials
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working both in an office and at project sites
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Procore, or similar platforms
• Self-motivated with a desire to grow into a Project Manager role

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.