Assistant Project Manager

Construction Management; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to assist with project and contract administration. The role requires a minimum of five years of experience in commercial construction, at least two years in project engineering, and OSHA certification. Responsibilities include managing costs, ensuring safety on-site, and assisting with subcontractor negotiations. This position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with employer contribution

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience in commercial construction within the United States.
• At least two years of Project Engineer experience in commercial construction within the United States.
• OSHA 30 hour certified at least every 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Project Manager with project and contract administration.
• Proactively prioritizes safety and performs jobsite safety audits.
• Assists in managing costs, charges, and budgets.

Skills

Project Engineer duties

Field Superintendent duties

Safety management

Cost management

Education

Minimum of five years' experience in commercial construction

At least two years of Project Engineer experience

OSHA 30 hour certification

Job description

Career Opportunities with Pinkard Construction

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Pinkard Construction is the region's most awarded, mid-sized general contractor based in Colorado. Our focus for the last 60 years has been to build the highest quality commercial and multifamily buildings that support the communities in which we live across the Colorado Front Range. Our people enjoy the opportunity to build where they live, and remain local to participate in all the great state of Colorado has to offer. We thrive when our communities thrive, and are looking for those who will join us in building a great place to live and work.

At Pinkard Construction, our employees are our most valued assets. Our success is due to the direct result of teamwork. If you are looking for a career at a company that has a true interest in its employees, focuses only on the Colorado Front Range, so you can go home to your family at night, offers competitive salaries, industry-leading benefits packages, and a bonus/profit-sharing program for all employees, Pinkard is the place for you!

Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Assistant Project Manager Assists the Project Manager with project and contract administration. Is also actively involved in prospective project lead generation.

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Knows and can perform the duties of Project Engineer and Field Superintendent
• Minimum of five years' experience in commercial construction within the United States
• At least two years of Project Engineer experience in commercial construction within the United States
• OSHA 30 hour certified at least every 3 years

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key Role: Assists the Project Manager with project and contract administration.

Safety and Risk Management

• Proactively places a high priority on safety at all times and asserts that priority whenever and wherever needed
• Performs regularly scheduled jobsite safety audits
• Reads and is familiar with all construction and contract documents, and changes, including:
  • Owner contract agreement and general conditions
  • Plans, project manual, all specifications, and geotechnical reports
  • Subcontracts and material contracts

Cost Control

• Becomes familiar with Pinkard's cost accounting system. Assists Project Manager in managing costs, charges, and budgets
• Maintains non-contract committed costs (PR systems) to ensure compete but non-duplicative outstanding entries
• Participates with project team in preparation of monthly cost-to-complete and margin projections

Applications for Payment

• Assists in review, field verification of billed amounts, and processing of subcontractors' applications for payment prior to Project Manager's approval
• Assists in preparation of Owner Applications for Payment

Contract Administration

• Assists in subcontractor and supplier scope analysis and meetings
• Learns principles of subcontract writing and negotiation, and prepares less complex subcontracts for execution
• Performs complex Project Engineering responsibilities when to cover or complement Project Engineer role on certain projects

Other

• Prepares for and obtains LEED™ accreditation

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the salary range for this position will be $95,000 - $142,500 + Profit Sharing. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components including, but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

BENEFITS:

Pinkard offers a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including four choices of highly (actuarially) rated medical plans, dental, and vision benefits (all covering eligible employees and their dependents), generous paid time off, 401(k) with an employer contribution, profit sharing, life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability, employee assistant programs and other mental health resources, and identity theft protection

We offer optional benefits such as pet insurance, prepaid legal, life insurance for dependents, and college savings plans.

Pinkard also provides two-days per year of paid volunteer time to serve our communities, a generous fitness reimbursement program, a tuition reimbursement program, and a second language fluency program.

To be considered for this position, click on "Apply Now" (in this posting or in the Careers section of PinkardBuilds.com) by November 30, 2025.

Pinkard Construction Co. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)