Asst Project Manager

PerLectric, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management company in Virginia seeks a Project Assistant to support project planning, scheduling, and procurement. Candidates should have at least two years of construction management experience or a relevant degree. Responsibilities include assisting the Project Manager with scheduling, monitoring budgets, and ensuring safety initiatives are followed. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and excellent communication skills are essential. Join us to build your career while delivering the best results to our clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years construction management experience.
• Four years of technical training or related experience.
• Experience in the construction industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in planning work schedule and determining manpower levels.
• Advise Project Manager of potential problems and work interferences.
• Perform estimating assignments and assist with budget maintenance.
• Assist in management and issuance of subcontracts.
• Ensure company's safety initiatives are followed.

Skills

Knowledge of construction technology

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsible for understanding, upholding, and promoting the Everus 4EVER Strategy. Employees | Value | Execution | Relationships.

Job Summary

Assist the project manager with project planning, scheduling, purchasing, reporting, and tracking.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of two years construction management experience; and
• Four years of technical training and/or related experience or bachelor's degree in construction management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the construction industry.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of construction (technology, equipment, methods, codes); craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations; engineering, estimating, schedules and safety.
• Requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and complete projects on schedule & on budget.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in the use of various Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Project Manager in planning work schedule, determining manpower levels, and arranging for assignment of project personnel.
• Advise Project Manager of potential problems, work interferences, and schedule difficulties.
• Assist in circumventing / resolving such problems as assigned.
• Perform tasks required to assist in the development and maintenance of budgets for a portion of or an entire project, to include coding timesheets, invoices, etc., collecting actual quantities installed, monitoring progress per cost account, identifying potential cost overruns, etc.
• Perform estimating assignments as required.
• Assist with or update construction forecast to reflect most accurate / current cost and estimate information.
• Assist in analyzing work progress and developing craft productivity reports to document cost / budget activity.
• Calculate / prepare various comparison reports, charts and tables for project analysis.
• Assist in preparing special reports, studies, etc. requested by the client and/or project management.
• Assist in management and issuance of subcontracts.
• Assist with material procurement and coordination.
• Oversee and/or process day-to-day administrative items as required.
• May provide supervision and/or on-the-job training to clerical or entry level professional personnel assigned to area of responsibility.
• Assist in ensuring company's safety initiatives are followed by all on-site employees.
• Investigate, report, and correct any safety-related incidents.
• Safely drive various vehicles.
• Obtain, as necessary, all moving permits, licenses, titles, safety checks, etc. as required by corporate policy, state or federal regulations or client requirements.
• Perform additional assignments as requested.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Required to maintain a valid driver’s license.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Background check, credit check, MVR and drug screen may be required (will vary by position).
• Disabled/Veterans. EEO/AAP

APPLICATION DEADLINE

04/13/2026

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