Assistant Project Manager

PWCampbell Contracting Co.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillip Wentzel Custom Homes in Pittsburgh is seeking an Assistant Project Manager who is construction minded, a strong communicator, and client focused. This role supports preconstruction and construction teams in estimating, planning, and managing projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities include reviewing shop drawings, assisting in field supervision, obtaining bids, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring schedules and quality control are met while maintaining organized project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 1-3 years' experience in residential construction.
• Ability to read and understand construction documents and specs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support preconstruction and construction teams across project phases.
• Review shop drawings and assist in field supervision tasks.
• Prepare estimates, review pay applications, and organize project files.
• Communicate with clients and subcontractors to keep projects on schedule.

Skills

Communication

Reading construction docs

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking to add an Assistant Project Manager to our growing and talented Custom Residential Construction Management Company, Phillip Wentzel Custom Homes. This position requires the individual to be construction minded, a strong communicator, and client focused.

Objectives of this Role

Participate with Preconstruction and Construction departments to assist in phases of a construction project proficiently and effectively. These responsibilities include estimating, preconstruction, and/or construction management functions.

Responsibilities

• Issue contracts for material and labor in our company software
• Review shop drawings
• Assist in field supervision tasks
• Consistently meet provided deadlines
• Frequently meet with clients to discuss project details
• Perform onsite quality control checks
• Perform estimating functions
• Review and approve pay applications
• Assist in all phases of construction management
• Obtain bids from subcontractors
• Review sub scope of work
• Organize and maintain electronic and hard copy project files
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other departments and organizations
• Perform other duties and functions as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus 1- 3 years' applicable experience in Residential construction
• Knowledge of procedures for construction and ability to read and understand construction documents
• Understanding of building materials and construction methods
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc)
• Current knowledge of industry trends, technology, codes, and regulations
• Clear written and verbal communication

We are an equal-opportunity employer, promoting a cooperative, team-oriented environment and empowering all employees to deliver the best in quality service for our clients.