Assistant Project Manager

JRM Construction Management; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JRM Construction Management in Los Angeles is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to oversee change orders, subcontractor coordination, and project documentation with independence and accountability. You will understand financial, administrative, and logistical elements and support internal teams and client communications.

Responsibilities include leading change orders, leveling subcontractor scopes, managing procurement timelines, and ensuring accurate log updates.

Qualifications

• Proficient in construction drawings, specs, and project logistics.
• Strong understanding of subcontract scopes, sequencing, and budget impact.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead through challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, adaptable to audience.
• Adheres to JRM Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Lead change orders from inception to PO issuance with pricing review.
• Level subcontractor proposals and scopes, flag risks.
• Manage procurement timelines and long-lead items.
• Own project submittal log and escalate critical items.
• Track SOE and project milestones, update as needed.
• Collaborate with Superintendent to set Subcontractor Build Schedule.
• Lead project financial close-out: reconcile POs, billing, retention.
• Proactively communicate with stakeholders and lead subcontractor meetings.
• Identify scope/financial risks and contribute to resolutions.
• Mentor Project Engineers and Coordinators.

Skills

Construction drawings

Subcontract scopes

Budget impacts

Communication skills

Core values alignment

Procore

MS Project

Timberline

Office suite

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

MS Project

Timberline

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

At JRM Construction, we build more than exceptional spaces - we build talented teams, rewarding careers, and trusted relationships. As a leading employee-owned construction firm, our people take ownership of every project and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding quality and a positive client experience. Guided by integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our people, JRM provides an environment where employees can grow and help shape the company’s long-term success.

Job Summary

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) is a core team member responsible for managing project change orders, subcontractor coordination, and project documentation with a high level of independence and accountability. The APM understands the financial, administrative, and logistical elements of construction and supports both internal teams and client-facing communications.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead the preparation of Change Orders from inception to PO issuance, including detailed pricing review and subcontractor negotiation.
• Fully level subcontractor proposals and scopes of work, flagging any discrepancies or risks.
• Manage procurement timelines and coordination of long-lead items.
• Maintain ownership of the project submittal log and escalation of critical items.
• Understand, update, and track Schedule of Events (SOE) and project milestones.
• Work directly with the Superintendent to establish the Subcontractor Build Schedule.
• Take lead on the project financial close-out process, including reconciliation of POs, billing, and retention.
• Proactively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including leading subcontractor meetings when needed.
• Identify and escalate potential scope or financial risks; contribute to resolution strategies.
• Mentor and support Project Engineers and Project Coordinators.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficient to advanced knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and project logistics.
• Solid understanding of subcontract scopes, sequencing, and project budget impacts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Procore, MS Project; working knowledge of Timberline.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and lead through challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and detail level to audience.
• Adheres to and exemplifies JRM’s Core Values.

Computer Systems

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Timberline (preferred but not required), On-Screen Takeoff (preferred but not required)

Salary Information

• To the extent this position is performed in California, the annual salary range for this role is $75,000 - $110,000.

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