Assistant Project Manager

axiomcustom; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) & Roth options

6 paid holidays

4 weeks PTO accrued

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

Axiom Custom in Portland, Oregon is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join their dedicated team. This role is crucial in helping turn concepts into structured projects, requiring hands-on experience in carpentry or similar fields. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $60,000 to $67,500 based on experience and a supportive environment that encourages growth towards a Project Manager role.

Along with a collaborative team atmosphere, Axiom provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision options, alongside generous PTO and a dog-friendly office. If you have a passion for managing intricate builds, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in carpentry, woodworking, cabinet making, or manufacturing.
• Understanding of construction methods, materials, and fabrication processes.
• Ability to read drawings and work confidently with details and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with estimating and budgeting for projects.
• Coordinate vendor pricing and track project changes.
• Maintain schedules and keep critical details organized.

Skills

Carpentry, woodworking, cabinet making, or manufacturing

Understanding of construction methods and materials

Strong organizational and communication skills

Familiarity with project management software

Tools

Excel

Google Workspace

Smartsheet

Slack

Job description

For 30 years, Axiom has brought ambitious ideas to life; building architectural environments, retail experiences, art installations, and custom projects that most shops wouldn't attempt. From our 75,000-square-foot facility, we design, fabricate, and install one-of-a-kind work for clients who want the impossible made possible.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an Assistant Project Manager who understands how things are built and wants to grow into managing the people who build them.

You’ll work alongside our Project Management team, helping transform concepts and drawings into organized, executable projects. You’ll review plans, assist with estimating and budgeting, coordinate vendor pricing, track project changes, maintain schedules, and keep critical details from falling through the cracks.

If you're highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy solving the puzzle behind complex builds, you'll thrive here.

What We're Seeking

Required:

• Hands‑on experience in carpentry, woodworking, cabinet making, or manufacturing (non‑negotiable)
• Understanding of construction methods, materials, and fabrication processes
• Ability to read drawings and work confidently with details, documentation, and numbers
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Experience in manufacturing, retail displays, construction coordination, or project administration
• Familiarity with Excel, Google Workspace, Smartsheet, Slack, or project management software

Why Axiom?

• Clear path to a Project Manager role
• Competitive salary and benefits: $60,000–$67,500 DOE
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) & Roth options
• 6 paid holidays
• 4 weeks PTO accrued, starting in year two
• Dog‑friendly office
• Collaborative team that loves teaching, learning, and building extraordinary things

If you’ve worn a tool belt, know how things go together, and are ready to help manage the creation of incredible projects, we’d love to hear from you.