Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction

AlphaX; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Company benefits

Professional development

Career growth

Job summary

AlphaX is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support commercial construction from preconstruction through closeout. This role is ideal for someone with commercial general contracting experience who is ready to take on greater project management responsibilities and grow into a Project Manager position.

Responsibilities include assisting with management of renovations, turnovers, subcontractor coordination, RFIs, submittals, schedules, and cost tracking, with a path to lead larger projects

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in commercial construction, project management, project engineering, or project coordination.
• Direct commercial construction experience is required.
• Experience with commercial construction, renovations, tenant improvements, or similar projects.
• Familiarity with construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, schedules, contracts, and change orders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing commercial construction projects, including renovations and tenant improvements.
• Support project delivery from preconstruction and procurement through construction, turnover, and closeout.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, Superintendents, and field personnel.
• Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, meeting minutes, and project correspondence.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and contracts to identify discrepancies and coordination issues.
• Help develop and update project schedules and monitor progress against milestones.
• Track project expenses, purchase orders, committed costs, invoices, and change orders.
• Participate in project meetings, document action items, and follow up on outstanding tasks.
• Visit jobsites to monitor progress, document field conditions, and coordinate with Superintendents.
• Assist with material purchasing, delivery schedules, subcontractor sequencing, and site logistics.
• Maintain communication between field teams, office staff, design professionals, subcontractors, and clients.
• Support inspections, punch lists, warranty coordination, turnover, and final closeout.
• Identify potential delays, budget concerns, scope discrepancies, and procurement issues.
• Take on increasing responsibility for scheduling, subcontractor coordination, cost tracking, and project execution.

Skills

Construction project management

MS Office

PM software

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

We’re seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion and closeout. This role is ideal for someone with commercial general contracting experience who is ready to take on greater project management responsibilities and grow into a Project Manager position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing commercial construction projects, including renovations and tenant improvements.
• Support project delivery from preconstruction and procurement through construction, turnover, and closeout.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, Superintendents, and field personnel.
• Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, meeting minutes, and project correspondence.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and contracts to identify discrepancies and coordination issues.
• Help develop and update project schedules and monitor progress against milestones.
• Track project expenses, purchase orders, committed costs, invoices, and change orders.
• Participate in project meetings, document action items, and follow up on outstanding tasks.
• Visit jobsites to monitor progress, document field conditions, and coordinate with Superintendents.
• Assist with material purchasing, delivery schedules, subcontractor sequencing, and site logistics.
• Maintain communication between field teams, office staff, design professionals, subcontractors, and clients.
• Support inspections, punch lists, warranty coordination, turnover, and final closeout.
• Identify potential delays, budget concerns, scope discrepancies, and procurement issues.
• Take on increasing responsibility for scheduling, subcontractor coordination, cost tracking, and project execution.

• 2+ years of experience in commercial construction, project management, project engineering, or project coordination.
• Previous experience working for a commercial general contractor is required.
• Experience with commercial construction, renovations, tenant improvements, or similar projects.
• Familiarity with construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, schedules, contracts, and change orders.
• Understanding of construction sequencing, subcontractor coordination, procurement, and project documentation.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, Superintendents, and clients.
• Experience tracking schedules, project costs, purchase commitments, procurement, and change orders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction or project management software.
• Strong organizational, communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent hands‑on experience is acceptable.

Note: Direct commercial construction experience is required. Candidates with residential construction experience only will not qualify.

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Health insurance.
• Retirement plan options.
• Paid time off.
• Company-sponsored benefits and programs.
• Professional development and ongoing training.
• Opportunities to take ownership of increasingly complex project responsibilities.
• Clear career progression toward a Project Manager position.
• Long‑term professional growth within an established commercial construction environment.