Asst Project Manager

PerLectric; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PerLectric in Merrifield, VA seeks a Project Assistant to support the Project Manager with planning, scheduling, purchasing, reporting, and tracking of construction activities.

The role requires at least two years of construction management experience or related training, proficiency with MS Office, and strong communication. You will work on site to help ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction technology, equipment, methods, codes; craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations; engineering, estimating, schedules and safety.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in planning work schedule, manpower planning, and assignment of personnel.
• Advise on potential problems, interferences, and schedule difficulties; help resolve them.
• Assist in developing and maintaining budgets; code timesheets, invoices, and cost tracking.
• Perform estimating assignments and update construction forecasts.
• Analyze work progress and develop craft productivity reports for cost and budget tracking.
• Prepare reports, charts, and tables for project analysis and client requests.
• Assist with subcontracts management and material procurement.
• Oversee day-to-day administrative items and training for junior staff as needed.
• Ensure safety initiatives are followed and report any incidents.
• Obtain permits, licenses, and safety checks as required.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Office software (Word, Excel, PowerP

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Four years of related experience or technical training

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;
• Four years of technical training and/or related experience or a 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Application Deadline

04/13/2026