Assistant Project Manager

Just Construction Recruitment; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Just Construction Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support commercial and industrial builds ranging from $500K to $40M in South Carolina. You will work with Project Managers and Superintendents to control costs, schedules and documentation, ensuring safety and on-time delivery.

The role requires 3+ years in commercial construction (2+ as a Project Engineer), Procore proficiency, and OSHA 30 certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial construction experience, including 2+ years as a Project Engineer or equivalent.
• Experience managing project documentation, costs, schedules and subcontractors.
• Procore proficiency required.
• Working knowledge of MS Project or scheduling software.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Construction Management, Engineering or related degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning, procurement and subcontractor buyout.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, drawings and document control through Procore.
• Monitor project budgets, committed costs, forecasts and change orders.
• Assist with project scheduling, trade coordination and look-ahead programmes.
• Review subcontractor pay applications and support monthly client billing.
• Coordinate with Superintendents to monitor progress, quality and safety.
• Maintain communication with clients, architects, engineers and subcontractors.
• Support project meetings, reporting, punch lists and final closeout.
• Mentor and provide day-to-day guidance to Project Engineers.

Skills

Commercial construction

Project coordination

Cost control

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring

Education

B.S. in Construction Mgmt or Engineering

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Job description

A leading general contractor is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of commercial and industrial construction projects ranging from $500K to $40M, including smaller upfits and complex advanced manufacturing projects.

Working alongside Project Managers and Superintendents, you’ll coordinate procurement, manage project documentation, monitor costs and schedules, and help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project planning, procurement and subcontractor buyout.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, drawings and document control through Procore.
• Monitor project budgets, committed costs, forecasts and change orders.
• Assist with project scheduling, trade coordination and look-ahead programmes.
• Review subcontractor pay applications and support monthly client billing.
• Coordinate with Superintendents to monitor progress, quality and safety.
• Maintain communication with clients, architects, engineers and subcontractors.
• Support project meetings, reporting, punch lists and final closeout.
• Mentor and provide day-to-day guidance to Project Engineers.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of commercial construction experience, including 2+ years as a Project Engineer or equivalent.
• Experience managing project documentation, costs, schedules and subcontractors.
• Proficiency in Procore required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling software.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Experience with subcontractor scoping, bid levelling and procurement preferred.
• Construction Management, Engineering or related degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and clear career progression.

Project Values

$500K-$40M, from smaller upfits to large, complex advanced manufacturing and industrial projects.

Location

South Carolina, with travel between project sites and regional offices as required.