Assistant Project Manager

STO Building Group

Tampa (FL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer"s

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support planning and execution of complex construction projects. This role provides an accelerated path to Project Manager through hands-on exposure to all phases of project delivery alongside experienced PMs and field leaders.

You will drive day-to-day project operations, coordinate teams, manage documentation, and support cost and schedule controls, building a solid foundation for advancement

Qualifications

3+ years as Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager in construction management.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred, OR 4+ years of equivalent experience.
Solid understanding of industry practices and trends and their impact on the corporation.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Distribute drawings, specifications, and design revisions to the Project Manager, Superintendent, and subcontractors, ensuring all parties are working from current documents.
Assist in managing the RFI and submittal processes, including drafting, tracking, and coordinating responses with the design team and field.
Maintain project logs, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and meeting minutes, and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding items.
Support day-to-day project operations by coordinating with field leadership, subcontractors, and vendors to keep work progressing per schedule.
Assist with cost control efforts, including basic estimating, take-offs, and soliciting and leveling subcontractor/vendor quotes.
Participate in project meetings, document and distribute meeting minutes, and track action items to completion.
Support the development and implementation of project procedures and documentation standards.
Assist in tracking project progress and reporting updates to the Project Manager.
Support change management processes, including documentation and tracking of potential change events.
Assist with project closeout, including punch list coordination, closeout documentation, and final deliverables.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

4+ years of equivalent experience

Job description

Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group, is seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager to support the planning and execution of complex construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role offers a clear and accelerated path to Project Manager, with hands-on exposure to all phases of project delivery while working alongside experienced PMs and field leaders. The APM will play an active role in driving day-to-day project operations, coordinating teams, managing documentation, and supporting cost and schedule controls-building the foundation needed to successfully step into a Project Manager role.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Distribute drawings, specifications, and design revisions to the Project Manager, Superintendent, and subcontractors, ensuring all parties are working from current documents.
Assist in managing the RFI and submittal processes, including drafting, tracking, and coordinating responses with the design team and field.
Maintain project logs, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and meeting minutes, and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding items.
Support day-to-day project operations by coordinating with field leadership, subcontractors, and vendors to keep work progressing per schedule.
Assist with cost control efforts, including basic estimating, take-offs, and soliciting and leveling subcontractor/vendor quotes.
Participate in project meetings, document and distribute meeting minutes, and track action items to completion.
Support the development and implementation of project procedures and documentation standards.
Assist in tracking project progress and reporting updates to the Project Manager.
Support change management processes, including documentation and tracking of potential change events.

Assist with project closeout, including punch list coordination, closeout documentation, and final deliverables.

QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years as Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager in the construction management field.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred, OR 4+ years of equivalent experience.
Solid understanding of industry practices and trends and their impact on the corporation.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

ABOUT AJAX

Founded in 1958, Ajax Building Company is a leading commercial contractor delivering complex, high-impact projects across the Southeast. Our work spans healthcare, K-12, higher education, justice, municipal, mission critical, and other institutional markets-giving our teams the opportunity to build projects that truly impact the communities they serve.

At Ajax, you'll find a collaborative, team-oriented culture where your contributions are valued, backed by the strength and stability of STO Building Group's $15B global platform. As we continue to grow, our employees take on meaningful responsibility, gain exposure to diverse and challenging work, and have clear paths for career advancement.

BENEFITS

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Life & AD&D Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Short-term Disability insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Home & Auto Insurance
Family Support
Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
Paid time off
Time Away Benefits
Paid Holidays
Group Legal
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program

EEO STATEMENT

The STO Building Group family of companies-Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest,PavariniConstruction Co.,PavariniMcGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen-includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

About Us

What We Do: We build. From workplaces and hospitals to hotels and cultural centers. We build the amazing places that define communities. Our services span the full lifecycle of construction-starting with site evaluations and preconstruction through to commissioning, close-out, and beyond.
The STO Building Group family of companies-Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen-includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

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