ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER Commercial Roofing + Construction

Jobot; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) + company match

Paid time off + company holidays

Career growth + advancement

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for a commercial roofing and construction role in Cary, NC. This on-site, permanent position collaborates with Project Managers to drive project delivery, cost control, and client coordination.

The ideal candidate will manage documentation, site visits, and scheduling, while maintaining organized records and supporting budget tracking. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction project management, project coordination, or related role.
• Knowledge of commercial roofing, waterproofing, sheet metal, or specialty subcontractors is preferred.
• Familiarity with drawings, specs, submittals, and shop drawings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day project activities with Project Managers.
• Monitor project costs and track documentation to keep projects on budget.
• Communicate with field teams and stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Review drawings for scope changes and relay findings to the Project Manager.
• Participate in weekly meetings and project coordination activities.
• Track submittals, shop drawings, and approvals to meet deadlines.
• Maintain project logs, field reports, and progress photos.
• Monitor overdue deliverables and update project records.
• Support cost tracking and budgeting processes.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communic.

Microsoft Excel

Willingness to visit active sites

Tools

Construction management software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER Commercial Roofing + Construction

$85000 - $115000 per year | Cary, NC | On-site | Permanent

Commercial Roofing APM | Change Orders + Project Controls + Client Relations

A bit about us:

We are an established commercial roofing and building envelope contractor with a long-standing reputation for quality workmanship, dependable service, and successful project delivery.

We work closely with general contractors, developers, building owners, and construction management teams to deliver projects safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

Why join us?

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) + company match
• Paid time off + company holidays
• Career growth + advancement opportunities
• Collaborative + team-oriented work environment

Job Details

Job Details:

The Assistant Project Manager will work closely with Project Managers to coordinate day-to-day project activities, monitor project costs, track documentation, communicate with field teams, and help ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

This position offers a combination of office-based project administration and hands-on field involvement. The ideal candidate is organized, solutions-oriented, comfortable working with multiple stakeholders, and eager to grow within commercial construction project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of project scope, specifications, drawings, and contractual requirements.
• Support Project Managers with daily project activities, planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Coordinate with construction managers, foremen, superintendents, and other project stakeholders.
• Review bulletin drawings and revisions, identify potential scope changes, and communicate findings to the Project Manager.
• Participate in weekly production meetings and project coordination meetings as needed.
• Track submittals, shop drawings, material documentation, and approvals to ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain accurate project tracking logs, field reports, progress documentation, and project photographs.
• Monitor outstanding deliverables and follow up on overdue items.
• Assist with maintaining organized and up-to-date project records.
• Maintain project cost reports reflecting actual costs to date and estimated costs to complete.
• Monitor project costs, identify unfavorable trends, and communicate potential budget concerns.
• Track extra work, ensure associated costs are properly documented, and submit them to the appropriate construction management contacts in a timely manner.
• Follow up on pending change orders and elevate overdue items.
• Assist with pricing, cost estimates, and value engineering opportunities.
• Conduct regular job site visits to monitor progress and communicate field conditions.
• Coordinate with foremen and superintendents to support project execution and resolve issues.
• Maintain awareness of roofing products, materials, installation methods, and industry developments.
• Document site progress, potential delays, and issues requiring management attention.
• Take a proactive approach to identifying and resolving project challenges.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in construction project management, project coordination, project engineering, or a related role.
• Commercial roofing, waterproofing, sheet metal, or specialty subcontractor experience is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Understanding of construction cost tracking, change orders, and project budgets.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with construction management software is a plus.
• Willingness to visit active construction sites regularly.
• A proactive, accountable, detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in the construction industry. If you have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.

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