Assistant Project Manager

Signature Homes; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential construction firm in Birmingham, AL is looking for an Entry-level Assistant Project Manager. Responsibilities include managing budgets, overseeing the pre-construction schedule, and ensuring timely purchase orders. Candidates should have a GED, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and prior experience in residential construction is preferred. This full-time position offers a collaborative environment and an opportunity to grow in project management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook is essential.
• Previous experience in residential construction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pre-construction schedule to meet corporate timelines.
• Manage purchase orders for project costs accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with teams to improve efficiency and constructability.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Prior experience in residential construction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in building sciences or construction management

Tools

Newstar

Planswift

Procore

Job description

Overview

Signature Homes is a 100% employee-owned company operating in both Birmingham, AL and Nashville, TN. Our mission as a company is to enhance the lives of our homeowners by creating great communities, understanding their lifestyles, and providing a world-class building experience. Learn more about our company by visiting our website at www.signature.homes

Signature Homes is currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager in our Birmingham, AL market. The primary objective of this role is to contribute substantial value to the company by ensuring the accuracy and completeness of budgets and purchase orders. Additionally, promptly resolving variance purchase orders in the field by conducting root-cause analyses and implementing necessary corrections. Leveraging field knowledge to facilitate improvements and adjustments during pre-construction phases is also a key focus.

Job Responsibilities

• Pre - Construction:
  • Oversee the pre-construction schedule to guarantee construction starts align with corporate timelines.
  • Conduct pre-con processes to ensure accurate vendor setup and provide clear scope of work briefings.
  • Collaborate with the Product Development team to enhance efficiency and constructability.
• Post – Construction:
  • Manage the soft cycle process to ensure the achievement of proforma starts.
  • Review lot conditions and ensure accurate purchase orders for associated costs.
  • Issue precise and timely purchase orders for all project costs, including updates to previously issued orders.
  • Proactively manage materials and submit variance purchase orders as required. Make updates to budgets, takeoff methodology, and open purchase orders as necessary.

Skills and Experience

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Prior experience in residential construction.
• Exceptional organizational skills.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in building sciences or construction management.
• 2+ years’ experience in Project Management or Purchasing Department, residential preferred.
• Experience in residential construction takeoffs and estimating.
• Proficiency in the following software:
• Newstar
• Planswift
• Procore

Other

This person should maintain a positive and professional working relationship with customers, sub-contractors, and coworkers with a constant commitment of teamwork and exemplary customer service.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management