Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Michael Page US; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + annual bonus potential

Health benefits

ESOP

PTO 16 days

Vehicle allowance

Education reimbursement

Personal development trainings

Job summary

MPI seeks a Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager for our Southeast commercial construction operations. You will assist in developing detailed project plans, coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and stakeholders, and help track budgets and schedules.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Engineering or Construction Management and at least one year of experience in commercial construction, eager to learn and grow in a collaborative, employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Experience: atleast a full year in commercial construction as Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager.
• Strong follow-through, attention to detail, and anticipation of project needs.
• Comfortable supporting schedule updates, cost tracking, procurement, and change management processes.
• Works well under pressure, adaptable, solutions oriented in a fast-paced environment.
• Eager to learn, open to mentorship, and driven to grow into a future Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

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

Job description

• Opportunity for career progression with a leading general contractor
• Exposure to different sectors within commercial construction

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

• 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

• 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