Assistant Project Manager – Commercial Construction Growth

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

Company-sponsored benefits and ongoing

Professional development and training

Career path to Project Manager

Long-term growth within firm

Job summary

AlphaX is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support commercial construction projects in Central Virginia from preconstruction through closeout. You will bridge field and office operations, take ownership of key activities, and develop toward a full Project Manager role.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in commercial general contracting and a solid grasp of project controls, coordination, scheduling, and cost management. Growth-oriented role with mentoring and career progression.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in commercial construction roles.
• Experience with commercial buildings, renovations, or tenant improvements.
• Knowledge of construction docs, RFIs, submittals, contracts, schedules, changes.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; practical experience may substitute.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from planning through closeout.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, superintendents, and clients.
• Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, meeting minutes, and correspondence.
• Review drawings, specs, scopes, and contracts for discrepancies.
• Help build and maintain project schedules and address delays.
• Monitor budgets, costs, invoices, purchasing, and change orders.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction PM software

Job description

AlphaX is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support commercial construction projects in Central Virginia from preconstruction through closeout. You will bridge field and office operations, take ownership of key activities, and develop toward a full Project Manager role.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in commercial general contracting and a solid grasp of project controls, coordination, scheduling, and cost management. Growth-oriented role with mentoring and career progression.