Assistant Project Manager - Mission Critical

Alston Construction; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alston Construction in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to lead and coordinate overall project management efforts. This role ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards while promoting client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Construction Management or Engineering, along with relevant project management experience. The position offers opportunities for growth in an esteemed construction firm.

Qualifications

• Experience successfully managing construction projects from conception to completion.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Review contract documents and design compliance.
• Maintain detailed project schedules and provide timely reports.

Skills

Project management

Risk mitigation

Document control

Schedule management

Quality control

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field

Design-build experience

Job description

Job Summary: Leads, directs and coordinates the overall management of assigned projects. The overall goal of the Assistant Project Manager is to ensure the project is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and which attains or exceeds profit goals, while promoting and enhancing client relationships and the company’s image.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Will Include

• Ensure the quality completion of projects on time and within the allocated budget.
• Perform a qualitative review of all contract documents for potential conflicts or interpretation issues to mitigate risk, reviews design documents for compliance to specifications and contract, subcontract documents for scope completeness, and all project plans, scopes, submittals and shop drawings for specification compliance and design/constructability issues.
• Ensure proper document control and record keeping, submit close‑out documents, including as‑built drawing.
• Work with Superintendent to facilitate the project construction process and coordinate staff activities to assure achievement of goals regarding project budget, schedule, safety standards, and quality control/assurance standards.
• Create, maintain and monitor a detailed master project schedule, incorporating actual task start and finish dates and provide timely and accurate reports to determine if work is in accordance with the requirements of the contract, is on schedule and within budget.
• Lead or participate in the response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), working through site investigation and preliminary design.
• Other related duties.

Education, Experience, And Licensing/Certifications Include

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field and appropriate experience successfully managing construction projects for a general contractor from conception to completion. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Design‑build experience on relevant project types.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.

Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.