Assistant Project Manager

LEMOINE; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LEMOINE, located in Lake Charles, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project management staff on construction projects. Candidates will administer all project processes, including contract review and procurement. With a focus on customer relations and project quality, you will also participate in financial management and safety audits.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or a related field, with at least 3 years of relevant experience in commercial construction. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commercial construction project work.
• Strong knowledge of project planning and scheduling.
• Proficient in project management and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Administers the full project management process.
• Leads material procurement and delivery coordination.
• Participates in project meetings and coordinates reviews.
• Supports project planning and scheduling activities.
• Manages financial and risk components of assigned scopes.
• Reviews and prepares change orders and budget adjustments.
• Implements QA/QC requirements and inspections.
• Monitors compliance with LIFE Safety Program requirements.
• Mentors project engineers and interns.

Skills

Project planning

Budgeting

Teamwork

Communication (written and oral)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related

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.