Assistant Project Manager: Construction Coordination

Epdsolutions; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, andvision

401k Retirement Plan

Paid time off including PTO, holidays,

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Discretionary Bonus Package

Job summary

EPD Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support development and construction projects in California. You will assist planning, permitting, construction, and closeout activities, and perform field observations to verify progress against plans and quality standards.

You will manage schedules, track milestones, identify risks, and help with submittals, inspections, and cost/change analysis while liaising with owners, contractors, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in construction, development, project coordination, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, technical reports, project specifications, and municipal codes.
• Working knowledge of construction processes, sequencing, and field coordination.
• Familiarity with OSHA site safety requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in the execution of assigned development and construction projects.
• Assist with project coordination across planning, permitting, construction, and closeout activities.
• Conduct field observations and job walks to verify work progress against documents and quality expectations.
• Track schedules, milestones, and project deliverables across multiple active projects.
• Identify project risks and communicate issues impacting schedule, cost, or scope.
• Help manage construction document submittals and support permit issuance processes.
• Coordinate around inspections and verify contractors meet inspection scheduling requirements.
• Review project specifications, plans, and requirements for inconsistencies or issues requiring follow-up.
• Support monthly payment applications and draw review processes to confirm billing accuracy.
• Assist with preliminary review of cost impacts, change orders, and schedule changes.
• Attend Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings and support follow-up as an owner's representative.
• Maintain weekly and monthly project reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Help track contracts, subconsultant coordination, and bid-related documentation.
• Perform quantity take-offs and help prepare Rough Order of Magnitude estimates.
• Build productive relationships with jurisdictional contacts, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Provide support and guidance to junior team members as needed.

Skills

Communication

Project coordination

Reading drawings

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

EPD Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support development and construction projects in California. You will assist planning, permitting, construction, and closeout activities, and perform field observations to verify progress against plans and quality standards.

You will manage schedules, track milestones, identify risks, and help with submittals, inspections, and cost/change analysis while liaising with owners, contractors, and internal teams.