Assistant Project Manager - Construction - Charleston SC

Michael Page; South Carolina; On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

401(k) match

Job summary

MPI seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, execution, financial management, and delivery of multifamily construction projects in the Charleston, SC area. You will partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors and clients to ensure safety, on-schedule delivery, and budget adherence.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of construction experience (multifamily preferred), strong budgeting and scheduling skills, and proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction experience, preferably in multifamily projects.
• Knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• OSHA 10 or safety certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination.
• Assist with subcontractor bidding, buyout, contracts, and procurement.
• Track project costs, change orders, RFIs, and budget updates.
• Monitor project quality and ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, consultants, and warranty documentation.
• Help develop, update, and maintain project schedules.
• Identify and communicate budget, quality, and schedule risks.
• Support safety compliance, documentation, and subcontractor on-boarding.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and project records.
• Attend project meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
• Communicate regularly with project teams, clients, and stakeholders.

Skills

Multifamily construction

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract administration

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Communication

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Bluebeam

Timberline

On-Screen Takeoff

Adobe

Job description

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the planning, execution, financial management, and successful delivery of multifamily construction projects. This role partners closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and clients to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Our client is a well-established, privately held national organisation with a strong reputation for delivering complex, large-scale residential developments across high-growth markets. With an integrated business model, financial stability, and a long history of success, they provide employees with outstanding opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

Description

• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination.
• Assist with subcontractor bidding, buyout, contracts, and procurement.
• Track project costs, change orders, RFIs, and budget updates.
• Monitor project quality and ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, consultants, and warranty documentation.
• Help develop, update, and maintain project schedules.
• Identify and communicate budget, quality, and schedule risks.
• Support safety compliance, documentation, and subcontractor on-boarding.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and project records.
• Attend project meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
• Communicate regularly with project teams, clients, and stakeholders.

Profile

A successful Assistant Project Manager should have:

• Ability to work collaboratively in a busy environment.
• 3+ years of construction experience, preferably in multifamily projects.
• Knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Timberline, Adobe, or On-Screen Takeoff is a plus.
• OSHA 10, First Aid/AED, or other safety certifications preferred.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $95,000 to $120,000 base salary annually.
• $500/M Vehicle Allowance
• 401k 4% match
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects in the Charleston, SC area.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.