Assistant Project Manager

Century Construction Group, Inc.; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Construction Group, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to oversee commercial construction projects in the Greater Jackson area.

You will coordinate from conception to completion, ensuring on-time delivery, adherence to budget, and compliance with quality standards. The role requires 1–2 years of PM experience, a bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field, and strong communication and leadership skills to manage diverse teams of contractors, architects, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in construction project/program management.
• Experience leading project teams including contractors, architects and engineers.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with construction processes, codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee large-scale construction projects from conception to completion.
• Develop and manage schedules, budgets and resources for project success.
• Lead project teams of contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, codes and standards.
• Manage project documentation and change orders.
• Communicate progress, risks, and issues to project manager.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field

Tools

ProCore

Primavera

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Assistant Project Manager to oversee our commercial construction projects in the Greater Jackson area. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing large-scale construction projects, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a deep understanding of construction processes and best practices.

As a part of our selection process, we ask all of our candidates to complete a short 10-12 minute survey from Culture Index which you can find here:

Culture Index Survey

The purpose of this exercise is to identify your unique strengths as they relate to our open positions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate and oversee large-scale construction projects from conception to completion, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
• Develop and manage project/program schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure project/program success
• Lead project/program teams, including contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants, to ensure project/program requirements are met and any issues are resolved in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, codes, and standards
• Manage project/program documentation and record keeping
• Manage project/program change orders, budgets, and timelines
• Communicate project/program progress, risks, and issues to project manager

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field
• 1-2 years of experience in construction project/program management, with a proven track record of success in managing large-scale projects/programs
• Demonstrated experience managing project/program teams, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, best practices, and relevant regulations, codes, and standards
• Ability to manage multiple projects/programs simultaneously
• Proficient in project management software, such as ProCore, Primavera, or similar