Assistant Project Manager

Elite Recruiting Co; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Elite Recruiting Co. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Miami to support the project management team on commercial and institutional construction projects, typically in the $1M to $5M range.

The ideal candidate brings some PM experience but is open to development, provided a solid construction background. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience, proficiency in MS Office, and familiarity with Procore.

Qualifications

• Some prior construction or PM experience required, preferably on commercial or institutional projects in the $1M to $5M range.
• Open to candidates who are still developing professionally, provided they have a solid construction background and growth potential.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with project management software (e.g., Procore) a plus.
• Organized, accountable, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced commercial construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in daily administration of commercial and institutional construction projects.
• Assist with subcontractor coordination, RFIs, submittals, and change order tracking.
• Help maintain project schedules, budgets, and documentation.
• Attend project meetings and assist with meeting minutes and follow-up items.
• Support procurement and materials tracking.
• Assist with closeout documentation and punch list coordination.
• Grow into increasing project management responsibility over time.

Skills

PM experience

Construction background

Organizational skills

Proactive work style

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

Job description

Assistant Project Manager

Miami, FL

Our client is a growing commercial and institutional construction firm based in South Florida. As they continue to expand, they’re looking for an organized, accountable, and proactive Assistant Project Manager to join their team.

Position Summary

The Assistant Project Manager will support the project management team on commercial and institutional construction projects, ideally in the $1M to $5M range. Some prior construction/project management experience is required, but our client is open to a candidate who is still developing professionally, as long as they have a solid construction background and the potential to grow within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in daily administration of commercial and institutional construction projects.
• Assist with subcontractor coordination, RFIs, submittals, and change order tracking.
• Help maintain project schedules, budgets, and documentation.
• Attend project meetings and assist with meeting minutes and follow-up items.
• Support procurement and materials tracking.
• Assist with closeout documentation and punch list coordination.
• Grow into increasing project management responsibility over time.

Qualifications

• Some prior construction or project management experience required, preferably on commercial or institutional projects in the $1M to $5M range.
• Open to candidates who are still developing professionally, provided they have a solid construction background and strong growth potential.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with project management software (e.g., Procore) a plus.
• Organized, accountable, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced commercial construction environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and construction industry benefits package.
• Performance-based bonus program.
• Collaborative, growth-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a rapidly expanding firm.

We believe that great projects start with great people. As we continue to expand across South Florida, we’re looking for organized, accountable, and proactive professionals who thrive in a fast-paced commercial construction environment. If you take pride in quality, value teamwork, and want to make an impact, we want to hear from you.