Assistant Project Manager - Commercial

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC in Milwaukee, WI partners with a growing commercial specialty subcontractor to hire an Assistant Project Manager. The role supports day-to-day management of commercial construction projects and offers a clear path to a full Project Manager position.

You will coordinate schedules, materials, and teams; communicate with customers, GCs, and vendors; assist with budgets and job costs; and learn the financial and operational side of running profitable projects.

Qualifications

• Commercial construction experience is required.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Project Manager.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Reliable and accountable.
• Willing to learn and take direction.
• Comfortable working with GCs, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized.
• Proactive problem solver who doesn’t wait to be told what needs to be done.
• Strong desire to grow within the construction industry.
• Long-term career path toward Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with the day-to-day management of commercial construction projects.
• Help coordinate schedules, materials, manpower, subcontractors, and project activities.
• Communicate with customers, GCs, field teams, vendors, and internal leadership.
• Assist with project documentation, budgets, billing, change orders, and job costs.
• Help monitor project schedules and overall project performance.
• Assist with identifying and resolving project issues.
• Spend time in the field to understand progress and production.
• Support Project Managers from project award through completion.
• Learn the financial and operational side of running profitable construction projects.
• Gradually take on additional responsibility toward becoming a Project Manager.

Skills

Commercial construction

APM experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Proactive problem solving

Multi-tasking

Career growth

Job description

Assistant Project Manager

Location: Milwaukee, WI
Industry: Commercial Specialty Contracting
Job Type: Full-Time

Solid Rock Recruiting is partnering with a growing commercial specialty subcontractor that is looking to add an Assistant Project Manager to their team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a commercial construction background who is ready to take the next step in their career and grow into a Project Manager role.

The company is willing to train and develop the right person into a PM, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who is reliable, motivated, and looking for a long-term career rather than simply another job.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with the day-to-day management of commercial construction projects
• Help coordinate schedules, materials, manpower, subcontractors, and project activities
• Communicate with customers, GCs, field teams, vendors, and internal leadership
• Assist with project documentation, budgets, billing, change orders, and job costs
• Help monitor project schedules and overall project performance
• Assist with identifying and resolving project issues
• Spend time in the field to better understand project progress and production
• Support Project Managers from project award through completion
• Learn the financial and operational side of running profitable construction projects
• Gradually take on additional responsibility with the goal of progressing into a Project Manager position

Ideal Candidate

• Commercial construction experience is required
• Previous experience as an Assistant Project Manager
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Reliable and accountable
• Willing to learn and take direction
• Comfortable working with GCs, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized
• Proactive problem solver who doesn't wait to be told what needs to be done
• Strong desire to grow within the construction industry
• Someone looking for a long-term career path toward Project Management

Why This Opportunity

This is more than an APM position. The company is looking for someone they can invest in and develop into a Project Manager.

The right person will have the opportunity to learn how to manage commercial construction projects, understand job costs and profitability, work directly with customers and GCs, and gradually take on more responsibility as they develop.

If you're reliable, willing to learn, and serious about building a career in commercial construction, this is an opportunity to grow with a company that is willing to train the right person.