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 options

Paid time off

Job summary

AlphaX in Richmond, VA seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support commercial construction projects and renovations. You will help with documentation, scheduling, and coordination with subcontractors, design teams, and the Project Manager to keep projects moving forward.

You will gain ownership of project documentation, participate in meetings, and assist with cost tracking and closeout activities as you progress toward full project management responsibility in a GC environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in commercial construction, project coordination, or a related role.
• Experience with General Contractor environments on commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of drawings, RFIs, submittals, schedules and project docs.
• Ability to coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers and clients.
• Proficiency with MS Office and construction PM/scheduling/document-control software.
• Excellent organizational and follow-through skills for multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers through all phases of commercial construction projects.
• Track RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders and project docs.
• Assist with subcontractor scope review, scheduling, procurement and follow-up.
• Review drawings to identify scope conflicts, missing info, and issues.
• Maintain project schedules and escalate delays to the PM.
• Attend owner, architect, subcontractor and project meetings and document actions.
• Assist with cost tracking, commitments, change orders, invoices, and finances.
• Conduct job-site visits to verify progress and document conditions.
• Support punch lists, closeout, warranty, and turnover activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

MS Office

Construction project management tools

Scheduling

Documentation and record-keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Equivalent field experience considered

Tools

Construction PM software

Microsoft Office

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.