Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Schafer Construction, Inc.; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Schafer Construction, Inc. in Brighton, MI is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project execution from preconstruction through closeout. You will work with Project Managers and Superintendents on budgets, schedules, RFIs, submittals, and contract administration.

This role is ideal for someone looking to grow into project management, with strong analytical and organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in commercial construction or internship/co-op experience
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
• Exposure to design-build delivery is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong analytical and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing project budgets, cost tracking, and change order processing
• Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, and closeout documentation
• Support subcontractor buyout, scope review, and contract administration
• Coordinate and review shop drawings and submittals against contract documents
• Assist in scheduling and updating project schedules with conflict identification
• Participate in OAC meetings and document minutes/action items
• Support quality control and punch list processes through project closeout
• Collaborate with Superintendents on field logistics, means and methods, and sequencing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with cost-tracking focus
• Familiar with construction management software (Procore, Bluebeam) and Teams

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Effective communicator

Team-oriented

Proactive

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Schafer Construction, Inc. in Brighton, MI is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project execution from preconstruction through closeout. You will work with Project Managers and Superintendents on budgets, schedules, RFIs, submittals, and contract administration.

This role is ideal for someone looking to grow into project management, with strong analytical and organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.