Assistant Project Manager - Broad Commercial

Michael Page US; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary 80k-90k

Health insurance

ESOP

PTO

Vehicle allowance

Education reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

MPI is hiring an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, scheduling, and coordination on commercial construction projects across the Southeast, with a focus on Atlanta-area operations.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, with at least one year of project engineering or assistant PM experience, and strong attention to detail, schedule and cost tracking, procurement, and on-site support skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager in commercial construction.
• Strong follow-through and attention to detail.
• Ability to anticipate project needs before they arise.
• Comfortable with schedule updates, cost tracking, procurement and change management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing detailed project plans, timelines and schedules.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment of project aspects with stakeholder expectations.
• Maintain project documentation including contracts, permits and daily logs.
• Prepare and distribute regular progress reports to the project manager and stakeholders.
• Assist in tracking project budgets and expenditures.
• Help in preparing cost estimates and forecasts.
• Help develop and update project schedules.
• Provide on-site support to the project manager and site supervisors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Schedule updates

Cost tracking

Procurement

Change management

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, employee-owned commercial general contractor with a strong presence across the Southeast. Since its founding in the late 1980s, the company has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality projects across sectors including commercial, healthcare, higher education, industrial, retail, and multifamily construction. Known for its collaborative culture, investment in employee development, and long-term commitment to its people, the business offers the stability and resources of a major contractor while maintaining a strong focus on career growth and employee success

Job Description

• Assist in developing detailed project plans, timelines, and schedules.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment of project aspects with stakeholder's expectations.
• Maintain project documentation, including contracts, permits, and daily logs.
• Prepare and distribute regular progress reports to the project manager and stakeholders.
• Assist in tracking project budgets and expenditures.
• Help in preparing cost estimates and forecasts.
• Help develop and update project schedules.
• Provide on-site support to the project manager and site supervisors.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Assistant Project Manager should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• Atleast a full year of experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager in commercial construction
• Shows strong follow through, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate project needs before they become problems.
• Comfortable supporting schedule updates, cost tracking, procurement, and change management processes.
• Works well under pressure, adapts quickly, and remains solutions oriented in a fast paced environment.
• Eager to learn, open to mentorship, and driven to grow into a future Project Manager.

What's on Offer

• $80,000 - $90,000 Base salary with eligibility for performance based bonus annually
• Full benefits package including 80% employee coverage for health insurance, dental and vision
• ESOP
• 16 days PTO
• Vehicle allowance
• Reimbursement program for education
• Personal development trainings to continue career growth