Assistant Project Manager

Placed; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Placed is seeking an Assistant Project Manager/Project Engineer to support day-to-day operations of construction sites. You will assist in tracking costs, budgets, change orders, and project setup including subcontract and purchase orders.

You will manage RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and schedule updates, coordinating with subs and field staff. Role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or 1–3 years of relevant experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be proficient in Procore project management system.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings, specs, and contracts.
• Ability to communicate effectively with project teams and management.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Project Manager in day-to-day operations of construction sites.
• Assists in tracking project costs, budgets, and change orders.
• Supports project setup including subcontract and purchase order administration, submittals, and project documentation.
• Manages RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, schedule updates, and coordinates with subcontractors and field staff.
• Assists with punch lists, warranties, O&M manuals, and final closeout documentation.
• Works closely with the Project Manager and Superintendent to keep project teams aligned.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Procore

Communication skills

Reasoning ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

1–3 years related experience

Tools

Procore project management

Job description

Supports the Project Manager in managing the day-to-day operations of the company’s construction sites, while following company policies and procedures.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Cost Effectiveness: Assists in tracking project costs, budgets, and change orders to keep projects on target financially.
• Job Setup: Supports project setup, including subcontract and purchase order administration, submittals, and project documentation.
• Construction Phase: Manages RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and schedule updates, and coordinates with subcontractors and field staff.
• Closeout Phase: Assists with punch lists, warranties, O&M manuals, and final closeout documentation.
• Project Team Support: Works closely with the Project Manager and Superintendent to keep project teams aligned and informed.

Experience

Assistant Project Manager or Project Engineer experience in general construction, with multifamily housing experience: 1–3 years (preferred).

Customer Relations

Supports the Project Manager in maintaining strong client relationships and responding to owner, architect, and consultant needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No direct supervisory responsibilities. May help guide project engineers or interns under the direction of the Project Manager.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Computer Software Skills

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel at an intermediate level. Must be or become proficient in all aspects of the Procore project management system.

Communication Skills

Ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings, specifications, and contracts. Ability to respond to inquiries from clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies. Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with project teams and management.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regularly required to use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, and see.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or 1–3 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.