Assistant Project Manager (Norfolk, VA)

Grunley Construction Company, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Paid time off

Maternity/paternity leave

Jury duty

Vacation

401(k) retirement

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Grunley Construction seeks an Assistant Project Manager to coordinate construction and administrative duties under the Project Manager. You will manage information flow between field, office, senior management and the customer to ensure documents and schedules are accurate and timely.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least three years of construction experience, and proficiency with Procore and P6.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or Business.

Responsibilities

• Project Execution: Develop site utilization plan with PM and Superintendent; review, coordinate, approve, and distribute submittals, shop drawings, samples.
• Maintains project files on subcontractors and suppliers, bid packages, plans, changes, clarifications, and as-built documents.
• Assists in requisition procedures (review, submittal, payment) and expedites subcontractor proposals.
• Evaluates subcontractor requisitions relative to actual work completed.
• Schedule Management: Develop, monitor, and update project schedule; monitor subcontractor schedule adherence.
• Cost Control: Review subcontractors’ schedules of value; prepare general schedule of value; prepare estimates and change orders.
• Communications: Maintain relationships with Owner’s rep, design professionals, subcontractors, and suppliers; coordinate site activities with office.
• Other Duties: Represent Grunley at industry events; participate in training and continuing education.

Skills

Pay Application/SPV Prep

CPM Schedule Updates

Change Management

Material/Equipment Tracking

Subcontract Admin

Prime Contract Admin

Engineering Staff Supervision

Forecasting Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management or Business

Tools

Procore

P6 scheduling

Job description

Brief Description

Grunley Construction is a leading general contractor specializing in high-profile commercial, institutional, and government projects in the DMV. With a reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity, we deliver complex construction projects that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Our team is committed to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that every project exceeds client expectations. Join us and be part of a company that values professional growth, teamwork, and making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Brief Description

Grunley Construction is a leading general contractor specializing in high-profile commercial, institutional, and government projects in the DMV. With a reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity, we deliver complex construction projects that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Our team is committed to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that every project exceeds client expectations. Join us and be part of a company that values professional growth, teamwork, and making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) is responsible for coordination of construction and administrative duties in support of the Project Manager. The APM manages the flow of information between the field, office, senior management and the customer to assure that components and systems are incorporated in accordance with the schedule. The APM focuses on details and sees that all documents provide comprehensive information and are completed on time.

Reports to: Project Manager

Requirements

• Required Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or Business.
• Required Experience
  • Must have a minimum of three (3) years of construction experience.
• Required Qualifications
  • Working knowledge of construction project management software (Procore and P6 scheduling is preferred).
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Pay Application/SPV Preparation
  • Project CPM Schedule Update Processes
  • Change Management Processes
  • Material/Equipment Fabrication & Delivery Tracking
  • Subcontract Administration/Enforcement
  • Prime Contract Administration/Adherence
  • Engineering Staff Supervision (RFI's, Submittals, Doc Control)
  • JRS/Profit Plan/Forecasting Management

Responsibilities/Duties

• Project Execution
  • Works with PM and Superintendent on development of site utilization plan.
  • Implements detailed procedures for the review, coordination, approval, and distribution of submittals, shop drawings, samples, etc.
  • Maintains project files on subcontractors and suppliers, bid package records, plans, specifications, changes, clarifications, and as-built documents.
  • Assists in the requisition procedure (i.e., review, submittal, and payment).
  • Expedites subcontractor proposals.
  • Evaluates subcontractor requisitions relative to the actual work completed.
• Schedule Management
  • Works with PM and Superintendent on developing, monitoring, and updating project schedule.
  • Monitors subcontractor schedule adherence.
• Cost Control
  • Reviews all subcontractors’ schedules of value.
  • In coordination with the PM, prepares the general schedule of value.
  • Prepares appropriate company estimates and proposals for changes.
  • Determines appropriateness of and prepares subcontractor change orders for processing by PM.
  • Evaluates subcontractor requisitions relative to the actual work completed.
  • Works with PM and Superintendent to prepare the general requisition.
  • Tracks general requisition through payment.
• Communications
  • Establishes and maintains relationships with Owner’s representative, design professionals, subcontractors, and suppliers.
  • Assists in managing and maintaining project specific information systems.
  • Assists in coordination of site activities with office activities.
  • Assists PM in communication of schedule revisions to all parties, as appropriate.
  • Assists PM in communication of cost control status and issues to Grunley management in a timely manner.
• Other Duties
  • Represents Grunley at industry events.
  • Participates in continuing education programs to enhance skills.
  • Attend as assigned all Grunley in-house and external training programs.

Our benefits package is designed to support employee well-being and financial security, including employer-sponsored health and life insurance, paid time off for sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, jury duty, and vacation, and retirement options like 401(k) plans. Other compensation opportunities may include incentive bonuses, paid holidays, company training, and tuition assistance. Comprehensive benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process; base salaries will be determined by skills, position, education. experience, market consideration, and geographic location. The salary range for this role will be $90,000.00-$115,000.00.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone at 240-399-6162 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.