Assistant Project Manager

Midwest Construction Group; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Construction Group in Zeeland, MI seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support all phases of commercial construction projects, blending field and office work and coordinating with project managers, superintendents, and clients.

This role focuses on scheduling, documentation, procurement, and project controls to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery, with growth opportunities through hands-on experiences and site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field preferred (relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
• 2+ years of experience in commercial construction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar tools preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand project documents.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at time management.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and managing project schedules, budgets, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Support coordination with subcontractors, vendors, and consultants for timely project execution.
• Manage and maintain project documentation using Procore and Bluebeam.
• Attend and record owner, architect, and subcontractor meetings; track action items.
• Maintain drawing logs and document controls throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate permitting, municipal approvals, and utility engineering.
• Participate in preconstruction tasks including budgeting, scope definition, and subcontractor selection.
• Assist in bid solicitation, proposal evaluations, post-bid interviews, and issuing contracts.
• Conduct site visits to assist with quality control and field coordination.
• Review superintendent logs and field reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Track and support owner and subcontractor change orders and pricing.
• Assist in project closeout activities including punch list coordination and final documentation.
• Foster strong communication with internal teams, clients, and partners.
• Champion site safety and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Apply lessons learned to continuously improve project processes.
• Help maintain positive client relationships and promote repeat business.

Skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary:

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports all phases of construction projects—from preconstruction through closeout—working alongside project managers, superintendents, and clients. This role blends field and office work and is ideal for individuals eager to grow their career in commercial construction. APMs help manage documentation, coordination, scheduling, and project controls to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on-site and in the office.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Support & Coordination

• Assist in developing and managing project schedules, budgets, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Support coordination with subcontractors, vendors, and consultants for timely project execution.
• Manage and maintain project documentation using software like Procore and Bluebeam.
• Attend and record owner, architect, and subcontractor meetings; track action items.
• Maintain drawing logs and document controls throughout the project lifecycle.

Preconstruction & Procurement

• Coordinate permitting, municipal approvals, and utility engineering.
• Participate in preconstruction tasks including budgeting, scope definition, and subcontractor selection.
• Assist in bid solicitation, proposal evaluations, post-bid interviews, and issuing contracts.

Construction Monitoring & Closeout

• Conduct site visits to assist with quality control and field coordination.
• Review superintendent logs and field reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Track and support owner and subcontractor change orders and pricing.
• Assist in project closeout activities including punch list coordination and final documentation.

Team & Client Engagement

• Foster strong communication with internal teams, clients, and partners.
• Champion site safety and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Apply lessons learned to continuously improve project processes.
• Help maintain positive client relationships and promote repeat business.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field preferred (relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
• 2+ years of experience in commercial construction (internship or field experience may be considered).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar tools preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand project documents.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at time management.
• Valid driver’s license required.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.