Assistant Project Manager: Fast-Track to PM in Construction

Layton Construction Company; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 0

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Pre-tax Parking/Public Transportation

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group, seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support planning and execution of complex construction projects in the Tampa area. You will work closely with seasoned PMs and field leaders, driving day-to-day operations and coordinating teams to keep work on schedule.

This role offers an accelerated path to a Project Manager position, with involvement in RFI/submittal processes, documentation control, and cost and schedule management across project

Qualifications

• 3+ years as Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager in the construction management field.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred, OR 4+ years of equivalent experience.
• Solid understanding of industry practices and trends and their impact on the corporation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Distribute drawings, specifications, and design revisions to the Project Manager, Superintendent, and subcontractors, ensuring all parties are working from current documents.
• Assist in managing the RFI and submittal processes, including drafting, tracking, and coordinating responses with the design team and field.
• Maintain project logs, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and meeting minutes, and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding items.
• Support day-to-day project operations by coordinating with field leadership, subcontractors, and vendors to keep work progressing per schedule.
• Assist with cost control efforts, including basic estimating, take-offs, and soliciting and leveling subcontractor/vendor quotes.
• Participate in project meetings, document and distribute meeting minutes, and track action items to completion.
• Support the development and implementation of project procedures and documentation standards.
• Assist in tracking project progress and reporting updates to the Project Manager.
• Support change management processes, including documentation and tracking of potential change events.
• Assist with project closeout, including punch list coordination, closeout documentation, and final deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Construction

Education

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Job description

Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group, seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support planning and execution of complex construction projects in the Tampa area. You will work closely with seasoned PMs and field leaders, driving day-to-day operations and coordinating teams to keep work on schedule.

This role offers an accelerated path to a Project Manager position, with involvement in RFI/submittal processes, documentation control, and cost and schedule management across project