Assistant Project Manager |Commercial Construction

Michael Page US; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance/annual bonus opportunities

Employee ownership through an ESOP

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) / retirement benefits

PTO & paid holidays

Professional training & leadership.dev

Job summary

Michael Page US is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support day‑to‑day project execution on diverse commercial construction projects. You will manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and documentation while coordinating with subcontractors and field teams to ensure timely, within-budget delivery.

The role focuses on developing technical and leadership skills to progress into a Project Manager position, with access to mentorship, training, and clear advancement paths.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Experience with a reputable commercial general contractor.
• Strong exposure to ground-up construction.
• Broad project exposure is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes from preconstruction through closeout.
• Comfortable working with subcontractors, field teams, architects, and owners.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ambitious to take on increasing responsibility and grow into project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Project Manager with day-to-day project execution.
• Managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Assisting with subcontractor coordination and buyout.
• Tracking budgets, schedules, procurement, and project costs.
• Working closely with Superintendents to maintain communication between the field and office.
• Participating in owner, architect, subcontractor, and internal project meetings.
• Supporting project closeout, punch lists, and turnover.
• Developing the technical and leadership skills required to progress into a Project Manager position.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Ambition

Job description

• Award winning GC with a very good reputation amongst the market
• STrong intrnal culture with clear path for growth

About Our Client

This is a 100% employee-owned commercial general contractor with offices throughout the Southeast and projects delivered nationwide. The business provides both preconstruction and construction management services and has built a highly diversified portfolio spanning more than 20 market sectors. The company places a major emphasis on developing its people through hands-on experience, mentorship, technical training, and leadership development, making this particularly attractive for an APM looking to accelerate their career.

Job Description

• Supporting the Project Manager with day-to-day project execution
• Managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Assisting with subcontractor coordination and buyout
• Tracking budgets, schedules, procurement, and project costs
• Working closely with Superintendents to maintain communication between the field and office
• Participating in owner, architect, subcontractor, and internal project meetings
• Supporting project closeout, punch lists, and turnover
• Developing the technical and leadership skills required to progress into a Project Manager position

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

• 2+ years of commercial construction experience preferred
• Experience with a reputable commercial general contractor
• Strong exposure to ground-up construction
• Broad project exposure is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes from preconstruction through closeout
• Comfortable working with subcontractors, field teams, architects, and owners
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Someone ambitious who wants to take on increasing responsibility and grow into project leadership

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary, dependent on experience
• Performance/annual bonus opportunities
• Employee ownership through an ESOP
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) / retirement benefits
• PTO & paid holidays
• Professional training & leadership development
• Clear long-term advancement opportunities