Assistant Project Manager Construction

Dawson Construction LLC; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawson Construction LLC is seeking a Project Engineer Assistant to support the Project Manager and Superintendent on commercial or industrial projects. You will assist with bidding, prepare correspondence, review submittals, and help manage RFI’s and change orders.

Key duties include coordinating schedules, maintaining project plans and specs, and providing on-site support. This role emphasizes strong communication and organizational skills in a dynamic construction environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred; two years of project engineering on commercial/industrial projects encouraged.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with customer-service focus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) sought.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager with bidding, material take-offs, and subcontractor quotes.
• Draft and send correspondence; coordinate with owners, architects, consultants, and subcontractors.

Skills

Construction industry knowledge

Excellent verbal and written English

Good attendance record

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Phoenix scheduling

BlueBeam PDF mark-up

Job description

Position Description

Position Summary

Assists the Project Manager and Project Superintendent with a variety of managerial functions on construction projects.

Essential Functions

• Assists with bidding including conducting material take-offs and soliciting quotes from subcontractors and suppliers
• Secondary point of contact with owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers; composes and prepares correspondence
• Reviews shop drawings and submittals
• Produces and tracks contracts with subcontractors, suppliers and consultants
• Collects and tracks RFI’s and submittals
• Prepares and coordinates change orders
• Assists with building and updating project schedules
• Maintains and distributes current project plans and specifications
• Provides technical and onsite support to Project Manager and Project Superintendent
• Collects and processes purchase orders. Assists in the ordering of materials and supplies
• Assists with permitting issues, as necessary
• Keeps minutes of jobsite meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of the construction industry, specifically commercial and industrial general contracting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on customer service. Ability to speak clearly and articulate using proper grammar.
• Ability to maintain a good attendance record.
• Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel and Word).
• Skilled working in scheduling (Phoenix) and PDF mark-up (BlueBeam) software.

Position Requirements

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or Engineering is preferred, along with at least two years of project engineering experience on commercial or industrial projects.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Vets and Drug Free Workplace

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a culture of continuous improvement and

opportunity for career advancement through continued company growth.