Assistant Project Manager

The Lemoine Company, LLC; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in Lake Charles, Louisiana is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Management team in overseeing construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, along with 3+ years of experience in commercial construction. Responsibilities include managing procurement, coordinating with project stakeholders, and enforcing quality and safety standards. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and excel at communication and teamwork, this opportunity may be for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in commercial construction project work.
• Strong knowledge of construction trades and project management principles.
• Proficient in math, budgeting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer the full project management process including reviews and coordination.
• Lead material procurement and ensure timely delivery.
• Participate in meetings and maintain communication with stakeholders.
• Manage financial and risk components of projects.
• Enforce safety and quality requirements on job sites.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Estimating

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Job description

LEMOINE, a Great Place to Work®-Certified company, is looking for an Assistant Project Manager. The Assistant Project Manager assists and supports the Project Management staff in the construction of one or more projects with minimum annual revenues of $7 million. May be the senior on-site role on small to medium sized project. Enhances customer relationships by providing excellent service. Responsible for contract administration, procurement, subcontract awards, scheduling and costing, oversight of project quality and safety, staff oversight and mentoring, all in an effort to minimize risk and to keep focus on Lemoine's Foundations for Successful Execution.

Responsibilities

• Administers the full project management process, including contract document review, subcontractor buy-out, submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, document control, and coordination among all project stakeholders.
• Leads material procurement, expediting, and delivery coordination to ensure correct materials arrive on schedule; tracks procurement through detailed logs and approvals.
• Actively participates in subcontractor, OAC, and project meetings; maintains meeting minutes, offers issue resolution, and coordinates recurring project and peer reviews.
• Supports project planning and scheduling by validating sequencing plans, assisting in target schedule development, monitoring critical path activities, and enforcing schedule adherence.
• Manages financial and risk components of assigned scopes, including subcontractor requisitions, cost forecasting, change management, and owner change requests.
• Reviews and prepares change orders and budget adjustments, maintaining accurate logs of all contract changes and proactively notifying stakeholders of cost impacts.
• Implements and enforces QA/QC requirements through inspections, pre-installation meetings, mock-ups, delivery verification, and closeout documentation support.
• Enforces LIFE Safety Program requirements by monitoring compliance, conducting job site safety audits, documenting hazards, and integrating safety into pre-installation planning.
• Provides mentoring and leadership to project engineers, interns, and LEAP participants while actively pursuing professional development and supporting talent identification.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University in Construction Management, Engineering, or related curriculum or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of related to commercial construction project work experience.
• Strong working knowledge of project planning, scheduling, and estimating for construction trades (all disciplines).
• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, project management, estimating, and scheduling software programs.
• Proven skills in the areas of math, budgeting, and commitments, as well as excellent teamwork, communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lemoine Company, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications are considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, or disability. Only job-related factors will be considered in deciding applicants' qualifications for positions.