Assistant Project Manager

TEEL Construction, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEL Construction, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support safety, schedule, cost, quality, and client relations across multiple projects. You will guide Project Engineers, prepare subcontract documents, and help manage subcontractors and documentation.

This role blends field oversight with office coordination on occupied facilities. The ideal candidate has a CM/engineering background, 2–5 years in commercial construction, and a proactive approach to risk, change management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture or related field, or equivalent field experience.
• 2 to 5 years of commercial construction experience as a Project Engineer, APM or similar role with a general contractor.
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and contracts.
• Working knowledge of submittals, RFIs, change orders and pay applications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, and in a project management platform such as Procore.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including professional correspondence with owners and design teams.
• Organized, able to manage several deadlines at once and follow through without prompting.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specs and prime contract to understand scope, exclusions and risk.
• Assist with scope sheets, bid leveling and subcontractor selection.
• Draft subcontracts and purchase orders for PM review and track to full execution.
• Collect insurance certificates, bonds and other compliance documents before subcontractors mobilize.
• Support permitting and utility coordination.
• Manage the Project Engineer in submittal logs; review submittals for contract compliance and chase responses.
• Write, track and close RFIs, and distribute answers to affected trades.
• Keep current drawings, ASIs and bulletins posted and distributed to field and subcontractors.
• Prepare meeting agendas and issue minutes for OAC and subcontractor meetings within 24 hours.
• Assist with pricing change events, review subcontractor change requests and prepare owner change orders.
• Issue subcontractor change orders that match approved owner changes.
• Assist with monthly owner pay applications, subcontractor requisitions and lien waivers.
• Help update cost forecast and flag exposures early.
• Track procurement of long-lead items and report delivery dates against the schedule.
• Work with Superintendent on look-ahead schedules, logistics and trade coordination.
• Walk the site regularly to verify progress, quality and conformance with submittals.
• Support the site safety program and report hazards immediately.
• Manage the punch list through completion with the Superintendent.
• Assemble O&M manuals, warranties, as-builts and attic stock for turnover.
• Coordinate inspections, commissioning, owner training and final certificates of occupancy.
• Track warranty items after turnover.
• Communicate professionally with owners, architects, engineers and property managers.
• Represent the company in meetings when the PM is unavailable.
• Mentor Project Engineers and interns.

Skills

Reading drawings

Submittals & RFIs

Professional communication

Organizational skills

Drive to operate safely

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture or related field

Equivalent field experience

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word/Outlook

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Assistant Project Manager is the beginning of the leadership ladder for TEEL. This role carries accountability for safety, schedule, cost, quality and the client relationship on every assigned project. A Assistant Project Manager typically supports several concurrent projects or one landmark project, often fast-tracked and in occupied or operating facilities. The role also leads and develops Project Engineers and serves as a voice in how Project Operations improves its processes.

Key Responsibilities

Preconstruction and buyout

• Review drawings, specifications and the prime contract to understand scope, exclusions and risk.
• Assist with scope sheets, bid leveling and subcontractor selection.
• Draft subcontracts and purchase orders for PM review and track them to full execution.
• Collect insurance certificates, bonds and other compliance documents before subcontractors mobilize.
• Support permitting and utility coordination.

Document control

• Manage the Project Engineer in submittal logs: review submittals for contract compliance, route them to the design team and chase responses.
• Write, track and close RFIs, and distribute answers to affected trades.
• Keep current drawings, ASIs and bulletins posted and distributed to the field and subcontractors.
• Prepare meeting agendas and issue minutes for OAC and subcontractor meetings within 24 hours.

Cost management

• Assist with pricing change events, review subcontractor change requests against scope and prepare owner change orders.
• Issue subcontractors change orders that match approved owner changes.
• Assist with monthly owner pay applications, subcontractor requisitions and lien waivers.
• Help the PM update the cost forecast and flag exposures early.

Schedule and field coordination

• Work with Project Engineer to track procurement of long-lead items and report delivery dates against the schedule.
• Work with the Superintendent on look-ahead schedules, logistics and trade coordination.
• Walk the site regularly to verify progress, quality and conformance with approved submittals.
• Support the site safety program and report hazards immediately.

Closeout

• Manage the punch list through completion with the Superintendent.
• Assemble O&M manuals, warranties, as-builts and attic stock for turnover.
• Coordinate inspections, commissioning, owner training and final certificates of occupancy.
• Track warranty items after turnover.

Client and team

• Communicate professionally with owners, architects, engineers and property managers.
• Represent the company in meetings when the PM is unavailable.
• Mentor Project Engineers and interns.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture or a related field, or equivalent field experience.
• 2 to 5 years of commercial construction experience as a Project Engineer, APM or similar role with a general contractor.
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and contracts.
• Working knowledge of submittals, RFIs, change orders and pay applications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, and in a project management platform such as Procore.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including professional correspondence with owners and design teams.
• Organized, able to manage several deadlines at once and follow through without prompting.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to project sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30-hour certification; First Aid and CPR.
• Experience with scheduling software (Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project).
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu, Sage 300 or Viewpoint, and estimating or takeoff tools.
• LEED Green Associate or AP credential.
• Experience with the project types and contract forms the company uses most (GMP, lump sum, AIA documents).
• Familiarity with permitting and inspection processes in DC, Maryland and Virginia jurisdictions.

Measures of success

• Safety: zero recordable incidents on assigned projects.
• Schedule: substantial completion on or ahead of the contract date.
• Financial: final margin at or above the estimate, with forecasts that hold month to month.
• Quality: Zero Punch List turnover.
• Client: repeat and referral work from the clients served.
• Cash: timely billing, collection and retainage release.

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• Work is split between a jobsite trailer or field office and the main office; expect 50% or more of time on active construction sites.
• Exposure to weather, noise, dust, uneven surfaces, and work at heights.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods, climb ladders, stairs, and scaffolding, and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Required personal protective equipment must be worn on site at all times.
• Hours follow the project schedule and may include early starts, occasional evenings, or weekends at critical milestones.
• Travel between local project sites is required; overnight travel is not expected.