Assistant Project Manager

Formcraft Interiors Inc.; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Formcraft Interiors Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Construction team on job sites and in the office. The role will assist Construction Project Managers and Preconstruction Project Managers, handling essential tasks to mitigate risk and grow profit.

The candidate should be organized, capable of multitasking, and possess critical thinking and time management skills. Career advancement opportunities are available within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years in Construction, Engineering, or Architecture preferred.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel; familiarity with project management software (Procore, Building Connected, Spectrum, Viewpoint).
• OSHA 30 Hour and CPR/First Aid certifications, or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand design and engineering drawings.
• Facilitate the permitting process.
• Manage project submittals and coordinate reviews for on‑time turnarounds.
• Assist with project procurement and expedite orders.
• Handle RFIs and conduct field visits and surveys.
• Assist with closeout and assembly of closeout documents.
• Develop and document department procedures and processes.
• Record meeting materials and support departmental meetings.
• Learn Formcraft processes to progress toward a Project Manager role.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Multitasking

Organization

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

Architectural Engineering

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word (Office)

Microsoft Excel

Procore

Building Connected

Spectrum

Viewpoint

Job description

Description

This position is a full-time position that will support the Construction department, working primarily on job sites and in the office.

The Assistant Project Manager will support the Construction Project Managers and Preconstruction Project Managers (as needed) on a daily basis. The role is designed to manage tasks that are essential to project success while allowing Formcraft PM’s to focus on high level responsibilities that will mitigate risk and increase profit. A successful Assistant Project Manager will be organized and capable of multitasking. Responsibilities will include tasks with varying levels of time commitment and difficulty. Critical thinking and time management skills are a must. The Assistant Project Manager will be integral in increasing the capacity and growth of the organization by supporting key roles. It is a position with career advancement potential.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand design/engineering drawings
• Facilitate the Permitting Process
• Manage Project Submittals - review submittals where possible & facilitate design & engineering reviews to ensure on-time turnarounds
• Assist with Project Procurement - facilitate, track, and expedite equipment & material orders
• Construction Request for Information (RFI) Management
• Perform field visits, surveys, walkthroughs
• Assist with project closeout & assembly of closeout documents
• Manage & create department procedures & processes
• Support departmental meetings by keeping record of tasks, agendas, and other meeting materials
• Build an understanding of the Formcraft Process in an effort to move into a Project Manager role

Requirements

• Education- Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, preferred. Other relevant or equivalent education and/or job experience will be considered as well.
• Experience- 1-3 Years in Construction, Engineering, or Architecture is preferred
• Software Skills- proficient in Microsoft Office products, specifically Word & Excel required; knowledge/experience with project management software (i.e. Procore, Building Connected, Spectrum, Viewpoint, Etc.) preferred
• Certifications- OSHA 30 Hour and CPR First Aid Certification, or willingness to complete both

Formcraft is a Philadelphia based organization that sets the standard for workplace environments by consolidating design, architecture, and construction under one roof. We are ‘different by design’. Our purpose at Formcraft is working with leaders of great organizations creating exciting and engaging workplaces that aligns with their culture, supports their workstyles, and connect people through brand immersive design. We cultivate an atmosphere of accountability and respect in discovering, designing, and delivering excellence to every client. We believe our commitment to this culture is critical to the collective success of Formcraft.

Our culture revolves around the recognition and preservation of our values:

• Be a great team player
• Do great work
• Be passionate and positive
• Put customers first
• Be professional
• Be humble yet confident

This is an excellent opportunity to gain familiarity with Preconstruction and Construction processes and advance the skills needed to excel in a Construction Management firm.