Assistant Project Manager-Commercial Construction

The W22; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The W22 is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support a commercial construction project team in Reston, VA. The role involves aiding the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing projects from preconstruction through closeout, with emphasis on documentation, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and cost control.

You will help manage budgets, track schedules, and assist with procurement while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating multiple project components and teams on commercial construction
• Ability to review plans, specifications, and submittals for accuracy
• Strong communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in managing all phases of commercial construction projects
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and field teams to ensure efficient workflow
• Review drawings, specifications, and submittals for accuracy and compliance
• Track project schedules and help identify potential delays or risks
• Support cost control efforts including budgeting, change orders, and procurement
• Prepare and maintain project documentation (RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, logs)
• Communicate regularly with clients, architects, and engineers
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and ensure quality standards are met
• Assist with project closeout including punch lists, final documentation, and turnover

Skills

Coordination

Scheduling

Budgeting

Documentation

Subcontractor coordination

Job description

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role is responsible for assisting with project documentation, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, budgeting, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Assist Project Manager in managing all phases of commercial construction projects

Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and field teams to ensure efficient workflow

Review drawings, specifications, and submittals for accuracy and compliance

Track project schedules and help identify potential delays or risks

Support cost control efforts including budgeting, change orders, and procurement

Prepare and maintain project documentation (RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, logs)

Communicate regularly with clients, architects, and engineers

Conduct site visits to monitor progress and ensure quality standards are met

Assist with project closeout including punch lists, final documentation, and turnover