Assistant Project Manager

Rogers-O'Brien Construction; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Paid Maternity and Paternity leave

Structured career path and continuing-

Job summary

Rogers-O’Brien Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager across all phases of construction, from pre-construction through closeout, with hands-on training and development. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in commercial construction, a relevant bachelor’s degree, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to analyze schedules and budgets.

You will contribute to project planning, cost control, safety, and quality while coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science, Engineering, or related field required.
• 3–5 years in commercial construction.
• Working knowledge of commercial construction processes.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze schedules, budgets, and job cost reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pursuit of future projects and pre-construction planning.
• Support development of project pricing and budgets with estimators.
• Participate in winning team approach during pursuits.
• Ensure project planning meetings are conducted and documented.
• Support adherence to pre-planning processes and implement new ones.
• Assist with risk identification and mitigation strategies.
• Analyze, draft, and manage subcontract agreements.
• Prepare subcontractor bid tabs and assist with prequalification.
• Coordinate with Superintendent on material purchases and form systems.
• Prepare and submit change orders to the Owner.
• Lead or participate in weekly project meetings.
• Prepare and submit monthly owner billings.
• Track changes and project documentation.
• Monitor project schedule and progress.
• Review monthly job cost reports and assist forecasting.
• Support and monitor jobsite safety programs.
• Ensure quality control processes are followed.
• Coordinate with VDC/BIM on modeling needs.
• Participate in monthly jobsite safety walks and log findings.

Skills

Construction experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Schedule & budget analysis

Education

Bachelors in Construction

Job description

Rogers-O’Brien Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager. This position provides hands‑on training in Project Manager functions and responsibilities while working under the supervision of an experienced Project Manager. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to living Rogers-O’Brien’s core values—prioritizing safety, acting with integrity, delivering quality, investing in people, embracing the RO Ride, and continuously pursuing a better way.

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the Project Manager in all phases of construction projects, from pre-construction through closeout. This role is designed to provide hands‑on training and development in Project Manager responsibilities while contributing directly to project planning, execution, cost control, scheduling, safety, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Construction

• Assist with pursuit of future projects and pre-construction planning efforts

• Support the development of project pricing and budgets in collaboration with estimators

• Participate in the "winning team" approach during project pursuits

Project Pre-Planning

• Ensure project planning meetings are conducted and documented

• Support adherence to established pre-planning processes and implementation of additional processes as needed

• Assist the project team with risk identification and mitigation strategies

Construction Phase

• Analyze, draft, and manage subcontract agreements

• Prepare subcontractor bid tabs and assist with subcontractor prequalification

• Coordinate with the Superintendent on material purchases, rental equipment, and forming systems

• Prepare and submit proposed change orders to the Owner

• Lead or participate in weekly project meetings

• Prepare and submit monthly owner billings

• Track and maintain proposed changes and project documentation

• Monitor project schedule and progress

• Review monthly job cost reports and assist with forecasting

• Support and monitor jobsite safety programs

• Ensure all quality control processes are followed

• Coordinate with VDC/BIM teams on operational modeling needs

• Participate in monthly jobsite safety walks and enter findings into the safety tracking system

Project Closeout

• Support project closeout activities including warranties, as-built drawings, and maintenance manuals

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 3–5 years in commercial construction

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science, Engineering, or related field

• Working knowledge of commercial construction processes

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Ability to analyze schedules, budgets, and job cost reports

RO Perks

• Competitive Salary & Benefits

• Paid Maternity and Paternity leave

• Structured career path and continuing education support

• RO Refresh – Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Years.

• Commitment to Diversity at ROYear’s

Rogers-O’Brien is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

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