Assistant Project Manager - Construction

Thomas Grace Construction Inc; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan (Medical & Dental)

PTO

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Year-end bonus

Office environment

Job summary

Thomas Grace Construction, Inc. in Stillwater, MN seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support the planning, bidding, execution, and closeout of commercial and retail construction projects.

This role is onsite at our Stillwater office and involves coordinating with architects, engineers, and regulatory bodies. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in project coordination, a foundational knowledge of construction processes and safety regulations, and proficient use of Procore and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, with focus on commercial/retail projects.
• Understanding of construction processes, contracts, safety regulations; ability to read drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist PM team in leading all aspects of construction projects from inception to closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and reports.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and jurisdictions for compliance.
• Support project team with daily coordination and bid processes.
• Assist with preparing and presenting project updates to management.
• Handle smaller projects with oversight from PMs.
• Position is onsite at Stillwater, MN office.
• This role requires in-office work daily.

Skills

Communication

Schedule coordination

Team collaboration

Read construction drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thomas Grace Construction, Inc. is a prominent nationwide General Contractor specializing in retail construction, including new store developments, remodels, tenant buildouts, and more. With our headquarters in Stillwater, Minnesota, we are looking to expand our team with an Assistant Project Manager. This role is essential in assisting our project management team on various construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This position is not remote. It requires team members to work daily from our office in Stillwater, MN. Please do not apply if you are not living in the Twin Cities area or do not plan on moving. Thomas Grace does not provide any relocation assistance for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Project Management team in leading and managing all aspects of construction projects, including planning, bidding, execution, and closeout.
• Assist Project Management team in developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and reports to ensure project objectives are met.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and other jurisdictions to ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Support entire project team with daily project coordination.
• Assist project team with bid solicitation, estimating, bid review, & awards.
• Manage smaller projects with oversight from Project Managers.
• Assist with preparing and presenting project updates to management.
• Position is onsite and requires work to be performed physically in the Stillwater, MN office.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in Project coordination, Assistant Project Management, with a strong focus on commercial or retail projects.
• Understanding of construction processes, contracts, and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Procore project management software and Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks.

Benefits:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental) with HSA
• Competitive PTO policy
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%
• Profit sharing contribution to 401(k) based on company annual performance
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Ability to enroll in additional voluntary benefits
• Yearend bonus based on company performance objectives
• Awesome office environment with fun company events