Assistant Project Manager

JHBE Management; Plattsmouth (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

N/A is seeking an organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join our team. You will be the ultimate operational anchor- bridging the gap between our Commercial Project Managers, field superintendents, estimators, vendors, and clients to ensure every job runs like clockwork from award to closeout.

The Assistant Project Manager (Commercial Roofing) provides essential administrative and operational support to our project management team.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in commercial construction, roofing, or project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage Submittals, Closeouts, takeoffs, warranties, and closeout paperwork.
• CRM data pipeline management and accurate project file organization.
• Track purchase orders, change orders, and issue work orders as scopes change.
• Coordinate material orders and deliveries with vendors to align with production start dates.
• Ensure subcontractors meet compliance before arriving on contracted job sites.

Skills

Project management tools

CRM software

Scheduling applications

Reading blueprints

Verbal and written communication

Adaptability

Tools

CAD software

Project management software

Scheduling software

Job description

We are seeking an organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be the ultimate operational anchor- bridging the gap between our Commercial Project Managers, field superintendents, estimators, vendors, and clients to ensure every job runs like clockwork from award to closeout.

The Assistant Project Manager (Commercial Roofing) provides essential administrative and operational support to our project management team. You will handle the critical details that keep multi-million dollar commercial roofing projects on schedule and within budget. If you excel at tracking moving parts, solving logistical puzzles, managing contracts, and maintaining clear communication under tight timelines, this is the perfect opportunity to scale your career in construction management.

Key Responsibilities

Project Administration & Documentation

• Manage Submittals & Closeouts: Prepare, submit, and track all project submittals, material takeoffs, safety submittals, warranties, and official closeout paperwork.
• CRM & Data Pipeline Management: Keep project files, job pipelines, and historical contract data highly organized and accurate utilizing our company CRM systems.
• Contract & Scope Management: Assist with tracking purchase orders, processing change orders, and issuing work orders as scopes of work adapt.

Logistics, Material Planning & Vendor Coordination

• Procurement Support: Select and coordinate material orders and equipment deliveries (cranes, safety setups, material drops) with vendors to align perfectly with production start dates.
• Subcontractor Compliance: Ensure all field teams and subcontractors meet compliance guidelines before arriving on contracted job sites.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in commercial construction, roofing, or project coordination is preferred. Experience as an estimator or assistant project manager in a related trade will also be highly valued.
• Technical Savvy: High proficiency with construction project management tools, CRM software, and scheduling applications. Familiarity with reading blueprints, architectural drawings, or CAD specifications is a plus.
• Eagle-Eye Detail: A high level of accuracy when managing numerical data, square footage takeoffs, material counts, and contract specifications.
• Communication Master: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; comfortable conducting follow-ups with corporate clients and material distributors alike.
• Adaptability: A strong problem-solver who stays calm, organized, and effective in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.