Assistant Project Manager

Michael Page; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager to work closely with the PM and VP on complex commercial, education, and light industrial projects. You will gain hands-on experience and a clear path toward becoming a Project Manager, with mentorship and direct access to leadership.

The role focuses on planning, coordination, documentation, and cost control to keep schedules and budgets on track.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience with a general contractor.
• Experience on education, commercial, retail, or industrial projects $5-20MM+.
• Desire to grow into a Project Manager and lead a project portfolio.
• Strong communicator and leadership skills.
• Able to be mentored and trained.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the PM to run the project.
• Support project planning, coordination, and documentation to keep schedules, budgets, and deliverables on track.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and project logs to ensure clear communication and accurate records.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Superintendents to resolve field issues, track progress, and maintain quality.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and trade partners to clarify design intent and maintain alignment.
• Assist with procurement, material tracking, and cost control to support smooth project execution.

Skills

General contractor experience

Strong communication

Leadership

Mentorship readiness

Job description

The Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager will have the ability to work directly with the PX and VP to help run succesful complex projects. You will gain direct hands on experience on what goes into running a project on your own and slowly work your way into a Project Manager seat. Their is a clear mapped out plan for this indidvdual on how you can get to the next Project Manager step!

The client is a long-established, family-built construction firm known for delivering complex commercial, education, and light industrial projects with a high level of professionalism and care. They have a strong reputation for craftsmanship, collaborative project delivery, and deep community involvement. Their teams are trusted for managing large, high-visibility builds - from education and public facilities to cultural and mission-driven spaces with a focus on quality, integrity, and long-term client relationships. The company blends the stability of a legacy builder with the energy of a team that takes pride in doing meaningful work that serves the communities they build in.

Description

• Work directly with the PM to run the project
• Support project planning, coordination, and documentation to keep schedules, budgets, and deliverables on track
• Manage RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and project logs to ensure clear communication and accurate records
• Work closely with Project Managers and Superintendents to resolve field issues, track progress, and maintain quality
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and trade partners to clarify design intent and maintain alignment
• Assist with procurement, material tracking, and cost control to support smooth project execution

Profile

• 2-4 years of experience with a general contractor
• Experience working on education, commercial, retail, or industrial projects $5-20MM+
• Passion to grow into a Project Manager and eventually run your own project portfolio
• Strong communicator and leadership skills
• Ability to be mentored and trained

Job Offer

• Base salary up to $93K
• Performance based bonus
• Clear path to PM
• Direct access to leadership and executive team

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.