Assistant Project Manager — Construction Coordination

Owens Ames Kimball; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and benefits package

401(k) profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. in Kalamazoo is hiring an Assistant Project Manager to assist with preconstruction through closeout on commercial projects.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and stakeholders to maintain schedules, control costs, and ensure quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in CM/Engineering/Architecture and have 1–3 years of experience with a general contractor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience supporting commercial construction projects with a general contractor.
• Strong communication, organization, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preconstruction activities, bidding, subcontracting, and procurement.
• Coordinate project documentation including RFIs, submittals, schedules, cost logs, and meeting notes.
• Support field and office teams by communicating schedule updates, material needs, and design clarifications.
• Track project progress, milestones, and cost projections; support job cost reviews.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify issues requiring clarification.
• Help manage change orders, pay applications, and budget updates.
• Participate in quality reviews, site walks, and safety coordination efforts.
• Support project closeout by assembling warranties, punch lists, and turnover documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Eng/Arch

Job description

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. in Kalamazoo is hiring an Assistant Project Manager to assist with preconstruction through closeout on commercial projects.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and stakeholders to maintain schedules, control costs, and ensure quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in CM/Engineering/Architecture and have 1–3 years of experience with a general contractor.