Assistant Project Manager (Construction)

Collaborative Construction Inc; South Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Bonus based on performance

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Collaborative Construction Inc. in Los Angeles area is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (Part Time) to support the Project Manager across multiple sites, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of high-end remodels and new construction.

You will help with budgets, schedules, document control, and coordination with clients, architects, and subcontractors. This role offers part-time hours with potential to grow into full-time based on performance.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant work experience.
• General knowledge of residential construction.
• Experience in general contracting or related trade preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, perform take-offs and builder's math.
• Excellent communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative approach and ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, insured vehicle and valid driver's license with clean record.
• Ability to commute daily to locations throughout Los Angeles.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field preferred; bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day field operations and project administration across multiple job sites.
• Help maintain organized schedules, budgets, logs and reports.
• Coordinate RFPs, RFQs, RFIs and project correspondence.
• Assist subcontractor oversight and meetings; ensure safety and quality.
• Review plans, specs, and material lists to understand requirements.
• Travel between job sites as projects run.
• Assist with inspections and close-out materials.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Builder's math

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Construction drawings interpretation

Job description

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Bonus based on performance
• Opportunity for advancement

Assistant Project Manager - Part Time with Potential for Full Time

Company Overview

We are a boutique, general contracting firm specializing in high-end custom home remodels and new construction, as well as select commercial and multi-family projects. For more than 15 years, we’ve built projects throughout the Los Angeles area with a focus on craftsmanship, collaboration, and strong client relationships. Our projects generally range from $1 million to $5 million, with five to eight projects underway simultaneously. Several of our current and upcoming projects are fire rebuilds in the Altadena area.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join our close-knit team and help deliver high-quality projects alongside people who take pride in their work. Our clients trust us because we treat every project as a true partnership, and our employees thrive because we foster a culture of growth, respect, and collaboration.

Position Overview

Working directly with the Project Manager, you’ll support day-to-day field operations and project administration across multiple job sites. You’ll help keep projects organized, maintain clear communication, and support the team in delivering high-quality work on time and on budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Help create a positive, collaborative job-site environment where employees and subcontractors work together effectively as a team.
• Build constructive relationships with clients, architects, and design partners through professionalism, honesty, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Review and develop a thorough understanding of project plans, proposals, material specifications, and other construction documents.
• Assist with preparing budgets, schedules, change orders, logs, and reports, and update them weekly.
• Draft and coordinate RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs, and maintain organized project correspondence.
• Help maintain clean, safe, and organized job sites, including coordinating material storage and work staging.
• Assist with subcontractor oversight, scheduling, and quality control. Coordinate and lead subcontractor meetings, and prepare and distribute meeting notes.
• Schedule and participate in inspections.
• Monitor work for compliance with applicable codes, construction best practices, quality standards and design specifications.
• Prepare project close-out materials, including owner’s binder with equipment manuals, materials specification sheets, maintenance schedules, and other relevant information.
• Support multiple projects and travel between job sites as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 2 - 4 years of relevant work experience
• General knowledge of residential construction
• Experience in general contracting or related trade preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, prepare take-offs, and perform basic builder's math
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• A collaborative approach and ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, insured vehicle; valid, unrestricted driver’s license with a clean record
• Ability to commute daily to locations throughout Los Angeles
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field preferred; bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting Hourly rate: $35–$38, based on experience
• Schedule: Part-time, up to 30 hours per week, with the potential for a full-time position based on performance
• Benefits: PTO, Additional upon Full-time: federal holidays, and eligibility for company medical and retirement plans after a waiting period