Assistant Project Manager/Entry-Level

OPC Contracting, Inc.; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

OPC Contracting, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the construction and estimating team in Ohio.

This entry-level role focuses on contacting subcontractors, requesting bid proposals, tracking quotations, and assisting with project coordination. You will help maintain bid documentation, coordinate with project managers, estimators, and clients, and contribute to cost tracking and reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's in CM preferred.
• Strong phone communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to build professional relationships with contractors and vendors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience in construction, estimating, or admin is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Contact subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to solicit bid proposals.
• Follow up for pricing, qualifications, and required documentation.
• Maintain bid lists and subcontractor databases.
• Track and organize quotes, proposals, and project information.
• Assist in preparing bid packages and project estimates.
• Coordinate communication between PMs, estimators, contractors, and clients.
• Review bid submissions for completeness and accuracy.
• Update spreadsheets and procurement logs.
• Schedule meetings, site visits, and project-related calls.
• Support PMs with administrative tasks.
• Maintain organized project files and records.

Skills

Phone communication

Customer service

MS Office

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Buildertrend

Procore

PlanHub

BuildingConnected

Job description

Job ID 147

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to support our construction and estimating team. This entry-level position is responsible for contacting subcontractors and vendors, requesting bid proposals, tracking quotations, maintaining bid documentation, and assisting with project coordination. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in construction management, project management, or estimating.

Key Responsibilities

• Contact subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to solicit bid proposals for construction projects.
• Follow up with contractors to obtain pricing, qualifications, and required documentation.
• Maintain bid lists and subcontractor databases.
• Track and organize incoming quotes, proposals, and project information.
• Assist in preparing bid packages and project estimates.
• Coordinate communication between project managers, estimators, contractors, and clients.
• Review bid submissions for completeness and accuracy.
• Update spreadsheets, project management software, and procurement logs.
• Schedule meetings, site visits, and project-related calls.
• Support project managers with administrative and project coordination tasks.
• Maintain organized project files and records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, or related field preferred).
• Strong phone communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to build professional relationships with contractors and vendors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Previous construction, estimating, customer service, or administrative experience is a plus but not required.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of construction terminology and trade contractors.
• Experience using construction management software (Buildertrend, Procore, PlanHub, BuildingConnected, etc.).
• Ability to read basic construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong negotiation and follow-up skills.

Typical Duties Day-to-Day

• Call 20-50 contractors per day requesting project bids.
• Send plans, specifications, and bid invitations.
• Track responses and update bid spreadsheets.
• Follow up on outstanding quotes.
• Assist project managers with cost tracking and project documentation.
• Prepare summary reports of received bids.

OPC Contracting, Inc. is a premier national general contracting company based in Ohio with corporate offices in Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, and now Charlotte NC. We service a variety of commercial construction needs for clients throughout more than 29 states. Our clients rely on our team members to deliver excellent service and quality performance resulting in overall customer satisfaction.

OPC Contracting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.