Assistant Project Manager, Construction

Total Wine & More; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Store discounts

Health care plans

401(k) and financial benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Total Wine & More in Bethesda, MD is seeking an Assistant Project Manager, Construction to support planning, coordination, and delivery of commercial construction projects from preconstruction to closeout. You will work with PMs, vendors, and internal teams to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

The role emphasizes organization, financial awareness, and growth into a full PM role under the Director of Construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3–6 years of experience in commercial construction, assistant project management, project engineering, construction administration, project controls, or related field.
• Experience supporting or coordinating multiple commercial construction projects is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of the construction lifecycle from preconstruction through project closeout.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite; intermediate level.
• Microsoft Project or comparable scheduling tools; familiarity preferred.
• Autodesk Construction Cloud or other document management systems; familiarity preferred.
• Travel up to 5% as needed for meetings, site visits, or project support.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with coordination for assigned construction projects, including startup activities and milestone tracking.
• Track schedules, documentation, purchase orders, contracts, insurance certificates, landlord approvals, and turnover needs with Project Managers and teams.
• Maintain current project records: RFIs, submittals, transmittals, drawings, change orders, closeout docs, warranties, as-built drawings, operation manuals, owner turnover packages.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders following internal approvals.
• Support small facilities projects or work orders when coordination is needed.
• Keep organized project files and provide timely updates to Project Managers and stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings and capture follow-ups, decisions, and open items.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of coordination tools, workflows, and reporting.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

MS Project

Document management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MS Office Suite

Scheduling tools

Job description

About The Role

Total Wine and More is seeking an Assistant Project Manager, Construction who will provide essential support to the Project Management team in the planning, coordination, execution, and successful delivery of commercial construction projects, from preconstruction through to project closeout. This role involves managing multiple concurrent projects, including rollouts, remodels, refreshes, and capital improvement initiatives while ensuring that each project remains on schedule, within budget, and compliant with company quality and safety standards. Working closely with Construction Project Managers, consultants, vendors, and internal departments, the Assistant Project Manager helps coordinate project activities, administer contracts, manage project documentation, monitor financial performance, and facilitate communication among all project stakeholders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, financially minded, and eager to develop into a full Project Manager through hands-on experience managing all phases of commercial construction. You will report to the Director of Construction.

About The Role

Total Wine and More is seeking an Assistant Project Manager, Construction who will provide essential support to the Project Management team in the planning, coordination, execution, and successful delivery of commercial construction projects, from preconstruction through to project closeout. This role involves managing multiple concurrent projects, including rollouts, remodels, refreshes, and capital improvement initiatives while ensuring that each project remains on schedule, within budget, and compliant with company quality and safety standards. Working closely with Construction Project Managers, consultants, vendors, and internal departments, the Assistant Project Manager helps coordinate project activities, administer contracts, manage project documentation, monitor financial performance, and facilitate communication among all project stakeholders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, financially minded, and eager to develop into a full Project Manager through hands-on experience managing all phases of commercial construction. You will report to the Director of Construction.

You will

• Assist Project Managers with coordination for assigned construction projects, including startup activities, milestone tracking, stakeholder communications, and cross-functional follow-up to keep projects progressing on schedule.
• Track project schedules, documentation requirements, purchase orders, contracts, insurance certificates, landlord approvals, and turnover needs in partnership with Project Managers and internal teams.
• Oversee accurate and current project records, including RFIs, submittals, transmittals, shop drawings, change orders, closeout documentation, warranties, as-built drawings, operation manuals, and owner turnover packages.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders in accordance with internal approval processes.
• Support small Facilities projects or work orders when construction coordination is needed.
• Maintain organized project files and provide timely updates to Project Managers and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings and capture follow-ups, decisions, and open items.
• Support continuous improvement of project coordination tools, workflows, and reporting practices.

You will come with

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Equivalent construction industry experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 3-6 years of experience in commercial construction, assistant project management, project engineering, construction administration, project controls, or a related field.
• Experience supporting or coordinating multiple commercial construction projects strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of the construction lifecycle from preconstruction through project closeout.
• Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite; intermediate.
• Microsoft Project or comparable scheduling tools.
• Autodesk Construction Cloud or comparable construction document management systems.
• Power BI or dashboard/reporting tools preferred.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 5% as needed for meetings, site visits, or project support.

We offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Generous store discounts
• Health care plans (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
• 401(k), HSA, FSA, Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Disability & life insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Pet insurance
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Discounted home and auto insurance
• College tuition assistance
• Career development & product training
• Consumer classes
• & More!

Crafted for you

We recognize our team members are our biggest asset, and we value the critical role each play in contributing to the company’s success. It is our commitment to support and provide access to the resources needed to take care of their health and wellbeing. That is why we offer a variety of benefits, tools, and resources to support through our Total Rewards program.

Total Wine & More considers several factors when establishing compensation. Compensation may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills and/or experience. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Estimated salaries determined by third parties have not been validated by Total Wine & More.

Total Wine & More is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Total Wine & More makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process. Total Wine & More is a Drug Free Workplace.

The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply.

The anticipated close date of this posting is 120 days from the posted date indicated above.