Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager - GovCloud

HITT Contracting Inc.; Culpeper, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health benefits (vision & dental)

401(k) match

Wellness reimbursement

Paid holidays & time off

Job summary

HITT Contracting Inc. is hiring an Assistant Project Manager for GovCloud projects in Virginia. The role focuses on coordinating information, maintaining budget and schedule, and supporting the project team through all lifecycle stages.

The ideal candidate has 2-5 years in commercial construction, strong communication skills, and familiarity with ProCore, JD Edwards, and industry software. A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred, with on-site work in Culpeper, VA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; four-year degree preferred in construction, engineering, or business.
• 2-5 years of experience in commercial construction, including work with a commercial general contractor.
• Previous experience on commercial job sites strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adherence to HITT safety standards.
• Ensure required documentation is filed for projects.
• Assist in creating and managing project budgets for assigned projects.
• Develop pre-construction RFP packages.
• Assist in project meetings, setting milestones, and owner reports.
• Establish job processes (RFIs, submittals, pay applications) and approve changes.
• Update project schedule and ensure quality control and logistics.
• Assist in closeout and turnover activities.
• Collaborate with the project superintendent and site operations team.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Business writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Engineering/Business

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

ProCore

Adobe Acrobat

BlueBeam

JD Edwards

Job description

Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager - GovCloud# **Job Description:**An Assistant Project Manager (APM) obtains, evaluates, coordinates and distributes the information and authorizations necessary to construct projects on time, within budget and to the quality specified. The APM is responsible to protect and promote the interest of both the business and client in all matters as well as demonstrate the personal characteristics of a beginner-level leader. While learning paths, growth and promotional opportunity vary, most team members are APMs for two to six years.**Responsibilities*** Maintain adherence to HITT’s standards of safety* Ensure that required documentation is filed* Assist in creating and managing project budget for all assigned projects* Develop pre-construction RFP package* Assist in conducting project meetings, setting milestones and formulating monthly owner report* Establish job processes (RFIs, submittals, and pay applications) including approving pay applications and negotiating subcontract change orders* Update project schedule; ensure project quality control and establish overall project logistics* Assist in managing the closeout process* Collaborate with the project superintendent and site operations team throughout the life of the project**Qualifications*** High school diploma required, four-year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred* In lieu of a degree, additional work experience is acceptable* 2-5 years’ experience in commercial construction, including experience with a commercial general contractor* Previous experience on commercial job sites strongly preferred* Passion for construction and our industry; ability to recognize and seek quality* Ability to master sector/project-specific software systems including but not limited to: Microsoft Office suite (ex. Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, JD Edwards* Must demonstrate a strong ability to: + Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with a strong focus on audience appropriate business writing and verbal skills + Demonstrate a positive attitude and passion for construction and our industry + Gather data, interpret it into meaningful information, and relay that information through clear, concise communication strategies; ability to see how pieces and processes fit into and affect the bigger picture/business model + Organize and manage tasks and priorities + Demonstrate integrity consistently with The HITT Way and HITT’s core values + Seek continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities, internal focus on self-improvement + Adapt and exercise flexibility with the ever-changing world of technology, design, means and methods + Collaborate with people of various backgrounds and styles + Create and maintain relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors + Exhibit respectfulness by being punctual, engaged/focused, and respectful of others In accordance with Virginia Senate Bill 215 (SB 215), the base salary range for this position is: $77,000.00 - $110,000.00Compensation in other cities and states may vary. HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package including performance-based bonuses, premium health care coverage including vision and dental, employer-matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement program, paid holidays and time-off, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate’s individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.***HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.***