Assistant Project Manager

Insight Global; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in McDonough, Georgia. This role involves supporting commercial construction projects by assisting with planning, coordination, and cost control throughout the project lifecycle. Responsibilities include managing documentation, tracking deliverables, and budget monitoring while developing skills for advancement to a Project Manager position.

Candidates should have 2–5 years of experience in commercial construction and strong familiarity with construction management software. The position offers an inclusive environment, emphasizing diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in commercial construction, project engineering, or project coordination roles.
• Experience supporting large commercial construction projects preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent construction industry experience may be considered.
• Construction management platforms (Procore, Autodesk, or similar).
• Bluebeam or similar document review software.
• Scheduling software familiarity (Primavera P6 or similar) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project teams and external partners.
• Manage key documentation such as RFIs, submittals, contracts, and change orders.
• Track deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Assist with budget monitoring, cost reporting, and invoice processing.
• Support procurement efforts and subcontractor oversight.
• Maintain accurate project records and contribute to meetings.
• Monitor schedule progress and support quality control.

Job description

Overview

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the successful delivery of commercial construction projects by assisting with planning, coordination, documentation, and cost control throughout the entire project lifecycle. Working closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and clients, the APM helps ensure projects stay on schedule, within budget, and meet safety and quality standards. This role is heavily involved in project administration, including procurement, subcontractor coordination, document management, cost tracking, and closeout, while also building the skills needed to advance into a Project Manager position.

Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating with project teams and external partners, managing key documentation such as RFIs, submittals, contracts, and change orders, and tracking deliverables to ensure timely completion. The APM assists with budget monitoring, cost reporting, invoice and pay application processing, and change order tracking, while also supporting procurement efforts and subcontractor oversight, including compliance and scheduling. Additionally, the role involves maintaining accurate project records, contributing to meetings and status updates, monitoring schedule progress, identifying potential delays, and supporting quality control and project closeout activities, including punch lists and final documentation turnover.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in commercial construction, project engineering, or project coordination roles.


• Experience supporting large commercial construction projects preferred.


• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.


• Equivalent construction industry experience may be considered.


• Construction management platforms (Procore, Autodesk, or similar)


• Bluebeam or similar document review software


• Scheduling software familiarity (Primavera P6 or similar) preferred

Pluses

• Experience with mission-critical, datacenter, or complex infrastructure projects is a plus.


• Military Service

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail]. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.