Assistant Project Manager (General Contractor)

Jobot; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program (project based)

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

Long-term disability insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot, a design-build contractor in Madison, WI, seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support project coordination from start to finish. You will work with senior project managers and field staff to ensure quality, safety, and budget adherence.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture and has 1–3 years in construction, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (preferred).
• 1–3 years of experience in the construction industry, preferably in a project assistant or coordinator role.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, documentation, and terminology.
• Familiarity with project management software (Procore, Buildertrend, MS Project) and the MS Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive, with the ability to identify problems and suggest solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management and coordination of construction projects from start to finish.
• Work closely with senior project managers and field staff to ensure alignment with quality, safety, and budget requirements.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Proactive

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture

Tools

Procore

Buildertrend

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Job details

A design-build general contractor in Madison, we are seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager to join our team.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Collin Walsh

Salary: $70,000 - $100,000 per year

A bit about us

A Premier Design-Build Contractor in downtown Madison, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional construction services to improve our communities, while creating relationships and long-term partnerships with those we meet. We build ground-up structures in a variety of markets including Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Residential, Municipal, Senior Living, Special Projects, Self-perform, and more.

Why join us

With a focus on quality over quantity work, we have founded our business on building deep relationships with our clients, team members, and subcontractors.

Additional Offerings Include:

• Bonus Program (Project Based)
• Benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, and vision insurance
• Long term disability and voluntary life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Unmatched career growth opportunity

Job Details

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will play a key role in assisting with the management and coordination of construction projects from start to finish. You will work closely with senior project managers and field staff to ensure that all project activities align with quality, safety, and budgetary requirements. The ideal candidate will have a passion for construction, strong organizational skills, and a drive to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (preferred).
• 1-3 years of experience in the construction industry, preferably in a project assistant or coordinator role.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, documentation, and terminology.
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend, MS Project) and the MS Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive, with the ability to identify problems and suggest solutions.
• A team player with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of construction safety standards and regulations is a plus.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.