Construction Assistant PM: Fast Track to Project Manager

Florida Construction Connection; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Construction Connection in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking an Construction Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager from preconstruction through closeout. You will handle project docs in Procore, coordinate subcontractors, track RFIs, manage submittals, logs, permits, and meetings, and help keep projects on schedule and within budget.

This role builds toward independent project management within 1-2 years and offers growth within a dynamic commercial construction team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field and applicable construction knowledge.
• Minimum 2–5 years of commercial construction experience.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings.
• Understanding of construction contracts and project documentation.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project startup, buyout, and mobilization.
• Maintain complete project documentation in Procore or company project management software.
• Manage and track RFIs.
• Process and distribute Submittals and Shop Drawings.
• Maintain ASI, Bulletin, CCD, and Change Order logs.
• Track permit status and inspections.
• Maintain meeting minutes and action item logs.
• Coordinate document distribution to project teams.
• Assist with project closeout documentation including warranties, O&M manuals, punch lists, and as-built drawings.

Skills

Commercial construction experience

Documentation management

Multi-stakeholder coordination

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Project or Primavera P6

Adobe Acrobat

Document Management Systems

Construction scheduling software

Cloud-based collaboration platforms

Job description

Florida Construction Connection in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking an Construction Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager from preconstruction through closeout. You will handle project docs in Procore, coordinate subcontractors, track RFIs, manage submittals, logs, permits, and meetings, and help keep projects on schedule and within budget.

This role builds toward independent project management within 1-2 years and offers growth within a dynamic commercial construction team.