Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

AlphaHire in Richmond, VA seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support commercial construction and renovation projects in a general contractor environment. You will grow toward full project ownership, coordinating with PMs, superintendents, subcontractors, and design teams to keep projects moving.

The role emphasizes documentation control, scheduling, RFIs/submittals, and cost tracking, with a pathway to independent management responsibilities. A degree in CM or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in commercial construction or related roles.
• Experience with general contractor on commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of drawings, specs, RFIs, submittals, schedules, and project documentation.
• Ability to collaborate with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, superintendents, and clients.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction project management or document-control software.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills managing multiple active projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering; equivalent field experience considered.
• Residential-only construction experience not sufficient.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers through all phases of commercial construction projects, from preconstruction through closeout.
• Track RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, project correspondence, and other documentation.
• Assist with subcontractor scope review, scheduling, procurement, and follow-up on outstanding requirements.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify scope conflicts and missing information.
• Maintain project schedules and track progress against milestones; escalate delays.
• Participate in owner, architect, subcontractor, and project meetings, documenting action items.
• Assist with cost tracking, commitments, change orders, invoices, and other financial documentation.
• Conduct job-site visits to verify progress and support field communication.
• Support punch list, closeout, warranty, and turnover activities toward full project ownership.

Skills

Project coordination

Scheduling

Documentation control

RFIs & submittals

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to support the execution of commercial construction and renovation projects in a general contractor environment, with increasing ownership of project documentation, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and project controls. This role works closely with the Project Manager, superintendent, subcontractors, and design team to keep active commercial projects organized and moving forward. The position is designed for a commercially focused construction professional who wants to progress into full project management responsibility. The company delivers commercial projects throughout Central Virginia with an emphasis on execution, communication, quality, and client service.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers through all phases of commercial construction projects, from preconstruction and procurement through closeout.
• Track RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, project correspondence, and other documentation to keep projects organized and moving.
• Assist with subcontractor scope review, scheduling, procurement, and follow-up on outstanding project requirements.
• Review construction drawings and specifications to identify scope conflicts, missing information, and potential project issues.
• Maintain project schedules and track progress against milestones, escalating delays or unresolved issues to the Project Manager.
• Participate in owner, architect, subcontractor, and project meetings while documenting action items and following up through completion.
• Assist with cost tracking, commitments, change orders, invoices, and other project financial documentation.
• Conduct job-site visits as needed to verify progress, document conditions, and support communication between field and project teams.
• Support punch list, final inspection, closeout, warranty, and turnover activities while developing the skills required for full project ownership.

• 2+ years of experience in commercial construction, construction project coordination, project engineering, or a related role.
• Experience working for a general contractor on commercial construction, renovation, tenant improvement, or similar projects.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, schedules, and project documentation.
• Ability to work directly with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, superintendents, and clients.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction project management, scheduling, or document-control software.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills with the ability to manage multiple active project requirements simultaneously.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent field experience will be considered.
• Residential-only construction experience without commercial project exposure will not be sufficient for this role.

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan options, paid time off, and other company-sponsored programs.