Assistant Project Manager — Growth in Construction

Clancy & Theys Construction Company; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid time off and holidays

Mentorship, professional development,

Job summary

Clancy & Theys Construction Company in Newport News, Virginia, seeks an energetic Assistant Project Manager to support planning, scheduling, and control of major construction projects. You will collaborate with project teams, assist in coordinating design, procurement, and operations, and grow into a leadership role—The Clancy Way.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of progressive experience in construction, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Bluebeam, MS Office, and scheduling

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of progressive experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager with a Commercial General Contractor.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a proactive, “can-do” attitude.
• Proficiency in construction management and scheduling software, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, or Revit preferred.
• Minimum 2-year Associate Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow and assist in developing procedures for controlling contract documents and project documentation.
• Support the Project Management Administrator in setting up new projects within the project management system.
• Assist the project team in obtaining permits and ensuring all required approvals are in place.
• Collaborate with the Project Superintendent to develop and maintain the site utilization plan.
• Assist with reviewing and coordinating project loss prevention, sustainability, and quality control programs.
• Proactively review and process all submittals, shop drawings, and material data, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to the project schedule.
• Maintain accurate administrative logs, including RFIs, RFPs, IRNs, submittals, and general document control.
• Serve as the onsite quality manager for assigned trades, verifying materials meet approved submittal requirements.
• Attend and participate in project meetings; assist in preparing progress reports and meeting minutes for distribution.
• Distribute proposal and change documents to subcontractors and suppliers; assist in collecting pricing and preparing internal change proposal reviews.
• Ensure all clarifications, changes, directives, and RFIs are updated on as-built drawings and fully coordinated with the project team.
• Perform quantity take-offs and support senior members of the preconstruction team in developing estimates.
• Participate in constructability reviews and support the preparation of final construction documents.

Skills

Communication

Scheduling software

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

Job description

Clancy & Theys Construction Company in Newport News, Virginia, seeks an energetic Assistant Project Manager to support planning, scheduling, and control of major construction projects. You will collaborate with project teams, assist in coordinating design, procurement, and operations, and grow into a leadership role—The Clancy Way.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of progressive experience in construction, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Bluebeam, MS Office, and scheduling