Assistant Project Manager

Foresight Construction Group, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health, dental, and life

Life and disability insurance

Company phone and vehicle allowance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings

Weekly pay cycle

Paid training and career development

Job summary

Foresight Construction Group, Inc. in Florida is seeking a driven Assistant Project Manager to support large-scale institutional and commercial projects from planning through closeout.

You will enhance communication, budgeting, and scheduling while growing into a full Project Manager role. The position offers hands-on experience with complex projects, mentorship from experienced PMs and leadership, exposure to budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and contract management, and a clear career path

Qualifications

• 1+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of construction scheduling and cost control principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Project Administration & Documentation: manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and records.
• Budget & Cost Control: assist with cost tracking and forecasting to stay within targets.
• Schedule Coordination: help develop and update project schedules and milestones.
• Stakeholder Communication: liaise with owners, architects, and trade partners.
• Field Collaboration: work with Superintendents on site issues and closeout tasks.

Skills

Commercial construction experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Foresight is a Florida-based construction management firm with locations in Gainesville, Tampa, and Jacksonville. Since 2008, we’ve grown into one of the fastest-growing firms in the region, leading complex, high-impact projects across the Southeast and the Caribbean. We specialize in government, education, healthcare, industrial, institutional, and commercial work. Our teams are known for delivering with consistency, professionalism, and a strong commitment to operational excellence, earning trust and building long-term relationships.

We’ve also been named one of Florida’s Top 100 Places to Work and recognized by Inc. as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies because we invest in our people just as much as our projects.

At Foresight, we don’t just build projects — we build careers. That starts with a strong onboarding process, clear expectations, and real opportunities to grow. Whether you’re in the field or the office, you’ll be part of a team that values accountability, problem-solving, and follow-through.

Our name reflects how we operate: we plan ahead. We stay proactive, communicate early and often, and do the work up front to set our teams — and our projects — up for success.

Our Core Values guide everything we do:

• Ownership Mentality
• Spirit of Excellence

If you’re looking for a place where you can do meaningful work, be part of a strong team, and grow your career — we’d like to meet you. At Foresight, we’re building more than just structures. We’re building something that lasts.

About the Role

Foresight Construction Group is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to support the successful delivery of large-scale institutional and commercial projects ranging from $500K–$50M.

This role is ideal for a construction professional who is ready to take the next step in their career — someone who thrives in structured environments, values precision, and wants to grow into a full Project Manager role over time.

The Assistant Project Manager plays a critical role in supporting project execution from planning through closeout, ensuring strong communication, financial control, and operational excellence.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience managing complex commercial construction projects
• Direct mentorship from experienced Project Managers and Operations leaders
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and contract management
• Clear career progression path toward Project Manager
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that impact the communities we serve

Key Responsibilities

Project Administration & Documentation

• Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and document control
• Assist with contract administration and compliance tracking
• Maintain organized and accurate project records

Budget & Cost Control

• Support job cost tracking and forecasting processes
• Assist with reviewing pay applications and monitoring financial performance
• Help ensure projects remain aligned with budget targets

Schedule Coordination

• Assist in developing and updating project schedules
• Track key milestones and proactively identify potential impacts
• Support coordination efforts to maintain schedule integrity

Stakeholder Communication

• Maintain clear and professional communication with owners, architects, and trade partners
• Coordinate internal team updates and documentation
• Support project meetings and reporting

Field Collaboration

• Partner closely with Superintendents to resolve field issues
• Participate in jobsite visits and coordination meetings
• Assist with punch lists and closeout documentation

Qualifications

• 1+ years of commercial construction experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience) preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Working knowledge of construction scheduling and cost control principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Who You Are

• You take ownership and follow through.
• You value structure, organization, and accuracy.
• You think ahead and anticipate next steps.
• You communicate clearly and professionally.
• You are eager to grow into a Project Manager role.
• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Company phone and vehicle allowance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Weekly pay cycle
• Paid training, certifications, and career development

Foresight Construction Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.