Assistant Project Manager

Skanska USA; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Employee ownership program

Job summary

Skanska USA is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects from preconstruction through close-out. You will work closely with project managers, superintendents, field staff, subcontractors, and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

This role emphasizes project administration, cost control, schedule monitoring, submittals, RFIs, procurement support, and collaboration across the project team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years creating documentation such as RFIs and client correspondence.
• 5+ years reading and understanding construction plans and specs.
• 5+ years preparing subcontract scopes and contracts.
• 3+ years experience with project close out.
• 2+ years working with cost control systems.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects from preconstruction through close-out.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, field staff, subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and design partners.
• Maintain project controls and reporting, manage submittals and RFIs, assist with procurement and schedule updates.
• Contribute to buyout, procurement activities, and change management.
• Promote quality and safety across all phases of construction.

Skills

Documentation experience (RFIs)

Read construction plans

Subcontract scopes

Closeout experience

Cost control systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Assistant Project Manager. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities, or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.

Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.

The Assistant Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects from preconstruction through close-out. This role works closely with project managers, superintendents, field staff, subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and design partners to help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements and Skanska standards. The Assistant Project Manager plays a key role in project administration, cost control, schedule monitoring, subcontractor coordination, change management, procurement support, and documentation management, while helping drive collaboration across the project team.

The Assistant Project Manager helps maintain project controls and reporting, supports contract and purchase order administration, manages submittals and RFIs, assists with buyout and procurement activities, and contributes to schedule updates based on project progress, trade coordination, and material lead times. This position also supports field operations by participating in site visits, monitoring installation progress, helping address project issues, and promoting quality and safety throughout all phases of construction. The role requires strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and relationship management skills, along with a commitment to Skanska’s Injury-Free Environment and Care for Life initiatives. Responsibilities may vary based on project size, complexity, phase, and delivery method.

Assistant Project Manager Required Qualifications:

• 5+ Years of experience creating documentation such as RFIs, and client correspondence on issues related to the notification provisions in contracts.
• 5+ years of reading and understanding construction plans and drawings and the technical specifications associated with drawings. Able to outline specifications required for submission to clients and ensure submittals and shop drawings are approved.
• 5+ years preparing subcontract scopes and contracts.
• 3+ years experience with project close out.
• 2+ years working with cost control systems.
• Bachelor’s Degree – Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.

Our Investment in you:

• We believe thatBenefitsshould connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation andBenefitssummary on our careers site for more details.
• As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
• At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
• We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
• Compensation and financial wellbeing – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

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Skanska is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship, protected veteran status, or any other categories protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024.

Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.

Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,300 teammates in the U.S. and 26,300 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.

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