Assistant Project Manager - Path to Project Manager

Thrive-Construction-LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health benefits

Philanthropy & engagement

Parental leave

Job summary

Thrive Construction in Columbus, OH is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Managers through preconstruction, active construction, and closeout. You will manage submittals, RFIs, changes, and meeting minutes while helping build large-scale, mixed-use developments.

The role focuses on learning the business of building, progressing toward a Project Manager position, and coordinating with trade partners to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent construction experience will be considered.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Microsoft productivity tools; Procore experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Preconstruction: review drawings, flag conflicts, assist with budgets and design reviews.
• Draft scopes of work and Trade Partner contracts; assist project manager in negotiations.
• Manage submittals and RFIs; maintain aging reports and track items to resolution.
• Record and distribute meeting minutes; participate in daily huddle with construction team.
• Assist the Project Manager with budget and schedule tracking; monitor cost and schedule impacts.
• Closeout: organize warranty documentation and upload project records.

Skills

Read drawings

Submittals

RFIs

Change orders

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Procore

Education

Construction Management degree

Engineering degree

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thrive Construction in Columbus, OH is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Managers through preconstruction, active construction, and closeout. You will manage submittals, RFIs, changes, and meeting minutes while helping build large-scale, mixed-use developments.

The role focuses on learning the business of building, progressing toward a Project Manager position, and coordinating with trade partners to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.