Assistant Project Manager

Straticon; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Full-time, exempt, management-level, 0

Job summary

Straticon is seeking an organized, solutions-driven Assistant Project Manager to help our Project Managers deliver construction projects on time and within budget. You will own documentation and coordinate with design teams, owners, and field staff onsite.

You will track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project schedules, while supporting project engineers and site safety. This role provides hands-on leadership across project phases at onsite locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 2–5 years of construction project experience.
• Proven leadership skills to guide and develop Project Engineers.
• Strong understanding of construction plans and specifications.
• Detail-oriented with ability to identify opportunities and solve problems.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and collaboration software; willing to learn new tools.

Responsibilities

• Control of all project documentation, including plans, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and project records.
• Tracking and negotiating change orders in support of the Project Manager.
• Creating, managing, and tracking RFIs from the field to the Architect/Engineer of record.
• Submitting subcontractor submittals to the A/E for approval across all scopes of work.
• Maintaining and distributing current project plans to the project team.
• Coordinating and maintaining special inspection documentation.
• Helping the Project Manager and Superintendent create and distribute the project schedule, and documenting job progress.
• Studying plans and specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
• Conducting weekly Owner meetings, documenting decisions, and distributing meeting minutes.
• Helping resolve conflicts between the Owner, contractor, and subcontractors.
• Obtaining building permits alongside the Project Manager and Owner.
• Creating the site SWPPP book and applying for state and local SWPPP permits and NOIs.
• Supporting site safety documentation and coordination.
• Leading and supporting the Project Engineers assigned to your projects.
• Assembling and delivering closeout materials, including O&M manuals, and supporting full project closeout.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Time management

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Excel

Collaboration tools

Time-management software

Job description

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER Onsite at Project Locations | Full-Time Take the next step toward leading projects.

Straticon is seeking an organized, solutions-driven Assistant Project Manager to help our Project Managers deliver construction projects on time and within budget. In this role, you will be the key link between the Project Manager, the design team, and the Owner. You will own document control from plans and specifications through RFIs, submittals, and final O&M manuals, and you will track and negotiate change orders along the way. You will report to the Project Manager, lead our Project Engineers, and work closely with Superintendents and field staff through every phase of construction.

What You Will Own

• Control of all project documentation, including plans, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and project records.
• Tracking and negotiating change orders in support of the Project Manager.
• Creating, managing, and tracking RFIs from the field to the Architect/Engineer of record.
• Submitting subcontractor submittals to the A/E for approval across all scopes of work, based on the plans and specifications.
• Maintaining and distributing current project plans to the project team.
• Coordinating and maintaining special inspection documentation.
• Helping the Project Manager and Superintendent create and distribute the project schedule, and documenting job progress.
• Studying plans and specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
• Conducting weekly Owner meetings, documenting decisions, and distributing meeting minutes.
• Helping resolve conflicts between the Owner, contractor, and subcontractors.
• Obtaining building permits alongside the Project Manager and Owner.
• Creating the site SWPPP book and applying for state and local SWPPP permits and NOIs.
• Supporting site safety documentation and coordination.
• Leading and supporting the Project Engineers assigned to your projects.
• Assembling and delivering closeout materials, including O&M manuals, and supporting full project closeout.
• Assisting with additional responsibilities as assigned by the Project Manager.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field.
• 2–5 years of construction project experience.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to guide and develop Project Engineers.
• Strong understanding of construction plans and specifications.
• Detail-oriented, with a knack for identifying opportunities and solving problems.
• Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and collaboration and time-management software, plus a willingness to learn new tools.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

As Assistant Project Manager, you will be the hub of communication between our Project Managers, design teams, and Owners. You will keep every document, decision, and change order on track, lead the Project Engineers who support our jobsites, and build the hands-on experience in schedule, budget, and client management that prepares you to run projects of your own.

WHY JOIN STRATICON

• Work alongside and learn from experienced Project Managers, Superintendents, and field leaders.
• Take on real leadership responsibility by guiding and developing Project Engineers.
• Gain ownership across every phase of construction, from permitting through closeout.
• Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where initiative and follow-through are valued.
• Access professional development and long‑term career growth toward project management.
• Be part of a growing company with an expanding project pipeline.

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid time off and professional development opportunities.
• Full‑time, exempt, management‑level position based onsite at assigned project locations.

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER?

We welcome conversations with organized, detail‑driven construction professionals who are ready to take on more ownership and leadership. Candidates who are not actively looking are also encouraged to reach out for a confidential conversation.