Assistant Project Manager — Commercial Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Complete benefits package

Mentorship from Project Managers

Job summary

United Contractor Services is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support commercial interior work such as metal framing, drywall, acoustical ceilings, EIFS and stucco, painting, and divisions 8 and 10. You will report to a veteran Project Manager and own coordination, paperwork, and follow-through to keep jobs on schedule.

The role offers mentorship from PMs who advanced through the trades, opportunities to advance to a PM role, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 1+ year in commercial construction or related role.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with Procore or Bluebeam is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with PM, field supervision, GCs, and suppliers.
• Support schedule development, crew planning, and material logistics.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and daily reports.
• Ensure project file is current and on schedule.
• Monitor costs and raise red flags to PM early.

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication

Scheduling

Coordination

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

United Contractor Services is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support commercial interior work such as metal framing, drywall, acoustical ceilings, EIFS and stucco, painting, and divisions 8 and 10. You will report to a veteran Project Manager and own coordination, paperwork, and follow-through to keep jobs on schedule.

The role offers mentorship from PMs who advanced through the trades, opportunities to advance to a PM role, and a comprehensive benefits package.