Assistant Project Manager

Millie and Severson, General Contractors; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Team-oriented culture

Events and celebrations

Competitive compensation

Career growth

Job summary

Millie and Severson is a California-based, employee-owned general contractor seeking an Assistant Project Manager. The role supports startup through closeout, coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

You will visit sites, manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders, and assist in cost/schedule improvements while helping purchase phases of work within budget. This is a growth-focused position with strong professional development.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of construction industry experience with a general contractor.
• Experience with Tilt-up ground-up construction and/or healthcare preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing project documentation, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Ability to travel to project sites throughout Southern California and our headquarters in Los Alamitos.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily project management activities and project coordination on one or multiple projects.
• Visit jobsites multiple times a week.
• Manage RFI communication, log tracking, cost & time impacts, if any.
• Support subcontractor compliance, contract administration, and change order management.
• Identify and implement cost and schedule improvements with project teams.
• Help purchase all phases of work with qualified vendors within the project budget; coordinate and review with the PM and Superintendent.
• Assist in forecasting effectively in project cost reports.
• Review and assist in pay applications and vendor invoices.
• Document timely, potential issues affecting the budget and schedule.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Participate in and enforce company safety programs.

Skills

PM experience

Tilt-up construction

Healthcare construction

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering

Strong communication

RFIs/submittals/change orders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

At Millie and Severson, we're passionate about building great projects and even better careers. As an employee-owned company, we believe construction should be rewarding, challenging, and fun. Our team enjoys a collaborative environment where people genuinely support one another, celebrate successes together, and take pride in the work they do. Many of our employees have built long-term careers here because of our culture, professional development opportunities, and commitment to work-life balance.

If you're ready to take the next step in your construction career and work alongside some of the best professionals in the industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Millie and Severson?

• Employee-owned company (ESOP)
• Collaborative, team-first culture
• Company-sponsored events, BBQs, and celebrations throughout the year
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• A company where employees build careers, not just jobs

What You'll Do

As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll help manage construction projects from startup through closeout while supporting project teams, clients, and subcontractors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with daily project management activities and project coordination on one or multiple projects
• Visit jobsites mutiple times a week
• Managing RFI communication, log tracking, cost & time impacts, if any
• Support subcontractor compliance, contract administration, and change order management
• Working with project teams to identify and implement cost and schedule improvements
• Help purchase all phases of work with qualified vendors within the project budget; coordinate and review with the PM and Superintendent
• Assist in forecasting effectively in project cost reports
• Review and assist in pay applications and vendor invoices
• Docoument timely, potential issues affecting the budget and schedule
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
• Participating in and enforcing company safety programs

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years of construction industry experience with a general contractor
• Experience with Tilt-up groundup construction and/or healthcare preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing project documentation, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative attitude and desire to learn and grow
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Ability to travel to project sites throughout Southern California and our headquarters in Los Alamitos

Millie and Severson offers a competitive compensation package including ESOP participation, medical, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance 401(k), paid time off, bonus opportunities, and ongoing professional development.

Ready to Grow Your Career?

Join a team that values integrity, teamwork, and professional growth. At Millie and Severson, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while building a long‑term career with one of California's leading general contractors.