Assistant Project Manager

Clancy & Theys Construction Company; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Mentorship and professional training

Job summary

Clancy & Theys Construction Company seeks an energetic Assistant Project Manager to support planning, scheduling, and control of major construction projects in Newport News, Virginia. You will work with the project team to ensure timely delivery, manage documentation, and support QA/QC efforts.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of experience with a GC, strong communication skills, and proficiency in scheduling software. A 2-year degree is required; a Bachelor's is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of progressive experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager with a Commercial General Contractor.
• Strong verbal and written communication; proactive attitude.
• Proficiency in construction management and scheduling software; Bluebeam; MS Office; AutoCAD/SketchUp/Revit preferred.
• Minimum 2-year Associate Degree; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and controlling design, construction, procurement, and operations.
• Prepare progress reports and meeting minutes.
• Maintain project documentation, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Coordinate with project team and subcontractors to ensure schedule adherence.
• Verify quality and coordinate construction documents and as-builts.

Skills

Communication

Proactive attitude

Problem solving

Multitasking

Timeline management

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Clancy & Theys, we don’t just build projects — we build trust, teams, and communities, guided by our four core values: Safety, Stewardship, Passion, and Collaboration.

We’re looking for an energetic and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join our Newport News, Virginia office. This position assists in the planning, scheduling, and controlling of design, construction, procurement, and operational planning for major construction projects. The ideal candidate is a motivated team player eager to grow into a future leadership role — The Clancy Way.

At Clancy & Theys, we don’t just build projects — we build trust, teams, and communities, guided by our four core values: Safety, Stewardship, Passion, and Collaboration.

We’re looking for an energetic and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join our Newport News, Virginia office. This position assists in the planning, scheduling, and controlling of design, construction, procurement, and operational planning for major construction projects. The ideal candidate is a motivated team player eager to grow into a future leadership role — The Clancy Way.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow and assist in developing procedures for controlling contract documents and project documentation.

• Support the Project Management Administrator in setting up new projects within the project management system.

• Assist the project team in obtaining permits and ensuring all required approvals are in place.

• Collaborate with the Project Superintendent to develop and maintain the site utilization plan.

• Assist with reviewing and coordinating project loss prevention, sustainability, and quality control programs.

• Proactively review and process all submittals, shop drawings, and material data, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to the project schedule.

• Maintain accurate administrative logs, including RFIs, RFPs, IRNs, submittals, and general document control.

• Serve as the onsite quality manager for assigned trades, verifying materials meet approved submittal requirements.

• Attend and participate in project meetings; assist in preparing progress reports and meeting minutes for distribution.

• Distribute proposal and change documents to subcontractors and suppliers; assist in collecting pricing and preparing internal change proposal reviews.

• Ensure all clarifications, changes, directives, and RFIs are updated on as-built drawings and fully coordinated with the project team.

• Perform quantity take-offs and support senior members of the preconstruction team in developing estimates.

• Participate in constructability reviews and support the preparation of final construction documents.

Qualifications/Skills and Knowledge Requirements

• 2–3 years of progressive experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager with a Commercial General Contractor.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a proactive, “can-do” attitude.

• Proficiency in construction management and scheduling software, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, or Revit preferred.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and multi-tasking abilities to prioritize work, solve problems, and meet deadlines.

• Minimum 2-year Associate Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Build Your Career The Clancy Way

At Clancy & Theys, we believe in developing the next generation of builders and leaders. Our team members are empowered to learn, grow, and take ownership — all while living our values of Safety, Stewardship, Passion, and Collaboration.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation and opportunities for advancement

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement plan options

• Paid time off and holidays

• Mentorship, professional development, and training programs