Assistant Project Manager - Construction Scheduling

IES Commercial Inc. - C&I Division; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Flexible medical-dental-vision

Disability insurance

Life/AD&D

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical in Suffolk, Virginia seeks an Assistant Project Manager to assist in overall project management, coordination, and administration for multiple construction projects.

You will support scheduling, budgeting, and regulatory compliance while interacting with clients, A/E teams, vendors, and subcontractors. The role emphasizes planning, cost tracking, documentation control, and safety adherence, with opportunities to grow into broader project responsibilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in construction processes, design coordination, scheduling, budgeting, and project administration.
• Proficient in Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel and construction management software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Willingness to travel and pass pre-employment background and MVR checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager with planning, organizing, and staffing key field positions in coordination with regional heads and site leadership.
• Support establishment and implementation of project objectives, procedures, and performance standards.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, architects/engineers, vendors, and subcontractors to facilitate progress.
• Monitor construction progress with the on-site Superintendent to ensure schedule and budget alignment.
• Identify potential issues and participate in corrective action plans.
• Represent the company in project meetings and support labor planning and coordination.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Education

B.S. in Engineering/CM or related

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Job description

IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical in Suffolk, Virginia seeks an Assistant Project Manager to assist in overall project management, coordination, and administration for multiple construction projects.

You will support scheduling, budgeting, and regulatory compliance while interacting with clients, A/E teams, vendors, and subcontractors. The role emphasizes planning, cost tracking, documentation control, and safety adherence, with opportunities to grow into broader project responsibilities