Assistant Project Manager

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid premiums for Medical

Dental & Vision for dependents

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401k with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Development & Learning

Fitness Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Clune Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Management team in planning, coordination, and completion of construction projects. You will assist in budgeting, bidding, client relations, and closeout across commercial interiors, healthcare, and mission-critical environments.

The role emphasizes site coordination, accurate documentation, and strong communication with trade partners and clients.

Qualifications

• Critical thinker who can make independent decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and organizational abilities with precise records.
• Ability to read drawings, specs, and construction schedules.

Responsibilities

• Model professional behavior for interns, project engineers, senior project engineers, and new APMs.
• Own the RFI process.
• Own the submittal process.
• Contribute to accurate budgets and bids.
• Develop knowledge of project cost controls.
• Own project documentation.
• Lead and document OAC meetings.
• Coordinate with superintendent and project manager; frequent site visits to monitor progress.
• Distribute drawings, submittals, and schedules to subcontractors and site superintendent to maintain the project schedule.
• Own the closeout package process.
• Utilize Clune systems and technology effectively.
• Promote safety culture and OSHA compliance.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Reading drawings/specs

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

Budgeting software

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Introduction

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Overview

The Assistant Project Manager works with the Project Management team on the planning, coordination, and completion of construction projects. The core job duties include assisting in many phases of construction from budgeting, bidding, cost control, client relations, through closeout.

What We Offer

• 100% company-paid premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision for all dependents (effective day one)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
• Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
• Fitness Program
• Pet Insurance

Core Values and Behaviors

Clune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.

Range: $80,000 - $110,000

The salary range listed reflects a broad scope of potential earnings for this position. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, and internal equity. Please note that it is not common for candidates to be hired at the top of the range. We encourage open communication about compensation expectations during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Role model professionally for Interns, Project Engineers, Senior Project Engineers, and new APMs.
• Ownership of the RFI process.
• Ownership of the submittal process.
• Active participation in the creation of accurate and timely budgets and bids.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of project cost controls.
• Ownership of project documentation.
• Actively participate in project meetings and take the lead and document OAC meetings.
• Heavy coordination with superintendent and project manager, including frequent site visits to monitor onsite progress.
• Distribute drawings, sketches, shop drawings, submittals, schedules and punchlists to subcontractor and site superintendent in a timely fashion to maintain the project schedule.
• Ownership of the closeout package process.
• Become proficient in, and utilize, Clune established systems and technology to work efficiently and to the highest standards.
• Be an ambassador for Clune’s safety culture and OSHA standards to enforce a safe work environment and attend safety meetings.

Requirements

• Critical thinker, problem solver and can make independent decisions.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills that will be utilized to hold discussions with various members of Clune, trade partners, designers and clients.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Understanding of team roles and responsibilities, internally and externally.
• Growing understanding of trade delineation.
• Understanding of how to read drawings and specs.
• Understanding of how to read construction schedules and how they are built.
• Ability to work and thrive in team environments.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering or equivalent industry experience required.
• 2-5 years of experience managing commercial interior, healthcare and/or mission‑critical projects.
• Background in construction trades and technical knowledge of construction methods a plus.
• Completion of basic budget training.
• Strong computer skills needed.

All candidates must provide a resume.