Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction

AlphaGov; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid time off

Company-sponsored benefits and ongoing

Professional development and training

Opportunity to take ownership of more:

Job summary

AlphaGov is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to support commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout. You will own key activities, coordinate field and office operations, and develop toward a PM role within the company.

Candidates should have 2+ years in commercial construction, strong document control, scheduling, and cost management skills, with a Bachelor’s in CM or Civil Engineering preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM or Civil Engineering preferred.
• Experience in commercial construction projects and tenant improvements.
• Proficiency with construction documents, RFIs, submittals, contracts, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Coordinate daily activities with subcontractors, architects, engineers, superintendents, and clients.
• Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, POs, meeting minutes, and correspondence.
• Review drawings and contracts to identify discrepancies and coordination issues.
• Aid in developing schedules and tracking milestones to avoid delays.
• Monitor budgets, committed costs, invoices, and change orders to support cost control.
• Coordinate material orders, deliveries, and subcontractor sequencing.

Skills

Commercial construction

Project coordination

Scheduling

Cost controls

Microsoft Office

Construction PM software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction project management software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager with hands-on commercial general contracting experience to join our team and support our construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key project activities, coordinate field and office operations, and develop the skills needed to advance into a full Project Manager position with our company.

We are looking for someone with a solid understanding of commercial construction processes, project documentation, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and cost controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Support commercial construction projects, including renovations and tenant improvements, from initial planning and procurement through completion
• Coordinate daily project activities with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, superintendents, and clients
• Prepare, distribute, and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, meeting minutes, and project correspondence
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and contracts to identify discrepancies, missing information, and coordination issues
• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules, tracking milestones, and addressing potential delays
• Monitor budgets, committed costs, invoices, purchasing activities, and change orders to support effective financial control
• Coordinate material orders, delivery schedules, subcontractor sequencing, and jobsite logistics
• Attend project meetings, document decisions, assign follow-up actions, and track outstanding issues through resolution
• Conduct jobsite visits to monitor progress, document field conditions, and coordinate solutions with our superintendents and project teams
• Support inspections, punch-list completion, warranty items, client turnover, and final project closeout
• Identify potential schedule delays, cost overruns, procurement challenges, and scope changes before they affect project delivery
• Assist with subcontractor coordination, project reporting, and communication between our field and office teams
• Gradually assume greater responsibility for scheduling, cost management, subcontractor coordination, and overall project execution

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in commercial construction, project engineering, project coordination, or project management
• Required: Previous employment with a commercial general contractor
• Experience with commercial building projects, renovations, or tenant improvements
• Working knowledge of construction documents, specifications, RFIs, submittals, contracts, schedules, and change orders
• Understanding of construction sequencing, procurement, subcontractor management, and project controls
• Ability to coordinate effectively with field teams, design professionals, trade partners, vendors, and clients
• Experience monitoring project costs, purchasing commitments, schedules, and change-order activity
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction or project management software
• Strong communication, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven construction environment
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; relevant practical experience may substitute

Important Qualification: Commercial construction experience is essential. Candidates whose experience is limited to residential construction will not qualify.

Benefits

• 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 our established commercial construction environment