Assistant Project Manager

Arena Family of Companies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A federal construction firm in San Diego is seeking an Assistant Project Manager or Junior Project Manager. The role involves supporting project managers, assisting with construction phases, and requires commercial construction knowledge and AutoCAD experience. Career advancement opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Must have some level of AutoCAD experience.
• Strong construction knowledge with commercial or federal project background.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead Project Manager in all phases of construction projects.
• Redline and update existing AutoCAD files for as-builts and plan revisions.
• Help prepare estimates using RSMeans data and estimating software.

Skills

AutoCAD

Construction Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Tools

Bluebeam

Estimating Software

Job description

Arena Family of Companies provided pay range

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

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Job Title: Assistant Project Manager / Junior Project Manager

Industry: Federal Construction, Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Compensation: $120,000 to $140,000 (depending on experience)

Employment Type: Full-time, On-site

About the Role:

Retained by a federal construction firm in San Diego seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager or Junior Project Manager to support our growing project load. This role is ideal for someone with strong commercial construction knowledge and hands-on construction and CAD experience. You’ll work directly with Project Managers, shadowing and assisting with scopes, estimates, and project setup while contributing to drawing updates and internal coordination.

Career advancement into a Project Manager as you come on board and prove your worth. Must have commercial projects experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the lead Project Manager in all phases of construction projects
• Redline and update existing AutoCAD files for as-builts and plan revisions
• Use Bluebeam and AutoCAD to support internal drawing and markup needs
• Maintain and organize CAD files and ensure accurate documentation
• Support scope development, walk jobs with the PM, and document site conditions
• Help prepare estimates using RSMeans data and estimating software
• Manage PDF as-builts and perform light revisions in-house
• Build quick and accurate budgets and proposals in estimating software
• Primarily in-office role with occasional site visits

Requirements:

• Must have some level of AutoCAD experience (entry level acceptable)
• Strong construction knowledge with commercial or federal project background
• Proficient in Bluebeam just preferred.
• Ability to redline and revise drawings independently
• Preferred familiarity with RSMeans and how federal pricing and bidding is structured
• Understanding of estimating software and how to build scope and pricing quickly
• Excellent organizational skills, though not expected to manage teams yet
• Able to support multiple active projects and work closely with office admin staff

Bonus Skills:

• Prior experience working with federal agencies or on government contracts
• Exposure to project walks, preconstruction meetings, and field coordination

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Construction

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