Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Singh Management; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Singh Management in Cary, NC is seeking an organized Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support our Project Management team on commercial construction projects.

This role offers a training path to a full-time Project Manager, with duties including coordinating subcontractors, maintaining documentation, tracking costs, scheduling, and ensuring projects stay on time and within budget, while upholding quality.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and detail orientation.
• Willingness to train toward a Project Manager role.
• Excellent communication with owners, architects, and field teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in day-to-day management of commercial construction projects.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation (change orders, RFIs, submittals).
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Attend project meetings and distribute meeting minutes.
• Maintain project files in Procore (or similar software).
• Assist in weekly progress reports and track permits and inspections.
• Assist in preparing project budgets and change orders.

Skills

Project coordination

Documentation

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Project Manager

About Us

We are a growing commercial general contractor specializing in multifamily, senior living, mixed-use, and commercial construction projects throughout the Southeast. We pride ourselves on building quality communities while fostering strong relationships with owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and our field teams.

We are seeking an organized, motivated, and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager (APM) to join our team. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced Project Managers while gaining exposure to all phases of commercial construction.

Position Summary

The Assistant Project Manager provides support to the Project Management team from project buyout through closeout. This individual will assist in coordinating subcontractors, managing project documentation, tracking costs, scheduling, and ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget while maintaining the highest quality standards. This position is designed as a training route to become a full time Project Manager. We are considering all types of construction background for this position.

Responsibilities

Project Administration

• Assist Project Managers in the day-to-day management of commercial construction projects.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation. (change order, RFI’s, Submittals, etc.)
• Coordinate with Owners, Architects, Engineers, Consultants, and subcontractors.
• Attend project meetings and distribute meeting minutes.
• Maintain project files in Procore (or similar software).
• Assist in weekly job progress reports to appropriate stakeholders.
• Track permits, inspections, and project documentation.

Contract Administration

• Assist in preparing subcontract agreements.
• Process subcontractor pay applications.
• Review lien waivers and insurance certificates.
• Assist with project buyout.

Cost Control

• Assist in preparing project budgets.
• Prepare Owner and subcontractor change orders.
• Assist with monthly cost projections.
• Maintain accurate budget reports.

Scheduling

• Assist in maintaining project schedules.
• Coordinate deliveries with field personnel.

Field Coordination

• Work closely with Superintendents.
• Assist with preconstruction meetings.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities as needed.