Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AlphaGov in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support commercial construction and renovations. You will work with the project manager, superintendent, subcontractors, and design team to keep projects organized and moving forward.

Role emphasizes documentation, scheduling, and coordination, with growth toward full project ownership and leadership over project controls and client service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in commercial construction or project coordination.
• Experience with general contractors on commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge of drawings, RFIs, submittals, schedules, and docs.
• Ability to work with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and clients.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction PM/docket-control software.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Residential-only construction experience is not suitable.

Responsibilities

• Support PM through all phases of commercial projects.
• Track RFIs, submittals, change orders, POs, and docs.
• Assist with subcontractor scope review and scheduling.
• Review drawings to identify conflicts and issues.
• Maintain schedules and flag delays.
• Attend owner/architect/subcontractor meetings and note actions.
• Assist cost tracking, commitments, invoices, and financial docs.
• Conduct job-site visits to verify progress and conditions.
• Support closeout, warranty, and turnover activities.

Skills

Communication

Scheduling

Documentation

RFIs & Submittals

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Construction PM software

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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience.

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