Assistant Project Manager - Construction

Jobot; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance or transportation

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Jobot, a respected Southern California builder, seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of commercial projects across Southern California. You will work with seasoned teams on ground-up and tenant improvements, gaining exposure to preconstruction, scheduling, budgeting, and client relations.

The ideal candidate has a construction or related degree and 1–5+ years of commercial construction experience, with proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• 1-5+ years of experience in commercial construction as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, Field Engineer, or similar role.
• Understanding of construction processes, project documentation, and contract administration.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, or similar construction software preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Desire to grow into a Project Manager-level position.

Responsibilities

• Support the successful delivery of commercial construction projects throughout Southern California.
• Collaborate with experienced project teams on ground-up and tenant improvement projects.
• Gain exposure to preconstruction, project management, field operations, scheduling, budgeting, and client relations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Architecture or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a respected Southern California builder with a long-standing reputation for quality, employee development, and diverse project work across commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and mission-critical construction markets.

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per year

A bit about us

A well-established, employee-focused general contractor is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the successful delivery of commercial construction projects throughout Southern California. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced project teams on ground-up and tenant improvement projects while gaining exposure to preconstruction, project management, field operations, scheduling, budgeting, and client relations.

Why join us

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus potential
• Vehicle allowance or transportation assistance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated construction professional seeking long‑term growth with a premier Southern California builder delivering complex, high‑profile projects across multiple market sectors.

Job Details

The ideal candidate is looking to take the next step in their construction management career with a company known for its collaborative culture, project diversity, and long‑term growth opportunities.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• 1-5+ years of experience in commercial construction as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, Field Engineer, or similar role.
• Understanding of construction processes, project documentation, and contract administration.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, or similar construction software preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Desire to grow into a Project Manager-level position.

Equal Opportunity

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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