Assistant Project Manager - Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus potential

Vehicle allowance or transportation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Jobot in Southern California seeks an Assistant Project Manager to help deliver commercial projects. You will work on ground-up and tenant improvement work, collaborating with experienced teams across preconstruction, scheduling, budgeting, and client relations.

Ideal candidates have 1–5+ years in commercial construction, a relevant degree, and strong communication and organizational skills. Eligible for career growth and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related construction field is preferred.
• 1–5+ years in commercial construction supporting PM/engineer roles.
• Solid understanding of construction processes and docs.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of commercial projects from planning to closeout.
• Assist with scheduling, budgeting, and cost control activities.
• Coordinate with field teams, vendors, and clients to resolve issues.
• Maintain project documentation and contract administration records.

Skills

Construction management

Reading drawings

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job details:

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.

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.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.