Assistant Project Manager

Dexian; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an Assistant Project Manager / Project Coordinator to help manage large commercial construction projects. This role focuses on project coordination, stakeholder communication, and risk management. Ideal candidates will have 2–5 years of experience in construction roles and proficiency with tools like Procore and MS Project. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred. The position offers an engaging work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience supporting large commercial construction projects for a GC or developer.
• Experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Coordinator, or similar role.
• Exposure to $10M+ projects or complex upgrade work.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Construction and project leadership from kickoff through closeout.
• Act as a liaison between construction leadership, internal teams, GCs, and subcontractors.
• Monitor project risks, schedule impacts, and resource constraints.

Skills

Project Coordination

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Budget Tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

Assistant Project Manager / Project Coordinator – Commercial Construction

We’re hiring an Assistant Project Manager / Project Coordinator to support large commercial construction projects for a GC/developer. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and closely tied to project leadership — ideal for someone who wants real ownership and growth, not a back-office coordinator title.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Execution

• Support the Director of Construction and project leadership from kickoff through closeout
• Coordinate across Engineering, VDC, Procurement, Prefab, Field Ops, and Safety
• Track schedules, budgets, change orders, and overall project progress
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, material logistics, and deliverables

Stakeholder Communication

• Act as a liaison between construction leadership, internal teams, GCs, and subcontractors
• Participate in project meetings and communicate milestones, risks, and action items
• Ensure alignment with company standards, quality expectations, and processes

Risk, Quality & Financial Support

• Monitor project risks, schedule impacts, and resource constraints
• Support safety compliance, quality control tracking, punch lists, and turnover
• Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, invoice review, and cost control efforts

Must-Have Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience supporting large commercial construction projects for a GC or developer
• Experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Coordinator, or similar role
• Exposure to $10M+ projects or complex upgrade work
• Strong understanding of construction documents, scheduling, and PM fundamentals
• Proficiency with tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or similar platforms
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience preferred

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.