CONSTRUCTION Assistant Project Manager

CK Commercial; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CK Commercial is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project leadership and learn how to run jobs from the ground up. This is ideal for someone early in their career who wants rapid growth in a supportive, award-winning culture.

You'll assist planning, scheduling, and delivering projects, coordinating subcontractors and vendors, and tracking budgets. The role emphasizes safety, quality, accountability, and a collaborative, energetic team environment.

Qualifications

• 0–4 years of construction management or field experience.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Eager to learn, take initiative, and grow into leadership.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Alignment with CK’s values and culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in planning, scheduling, and delivering projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors, materials, and vendors.
• Track budgets, change orders, and project documentation.
• Help maintain client and stakeholder communication.
• Learn CK’s best practices for safety, quality, and accountability.
• Be a culture carrier—bring energy, collaboration, and fun to the team.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Eager to learn

Job description

CK Commercial was founded 11 years ago with a bold vision: redefine the construction experience by creating a healthier, more collaborative workplace. Over the past decade, we’ve been recognized nationally and named a Best Place to Work for 9 years running. Our culture is built on five core values: GRIT, Humility, Collaboration, Accountability, and Fun.

We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. That means we deliver exceptional projects for clients across secure, complex, and high-performing markets, while also creating a place where team members can grow, thrive, and enjoy the journey.

The Opportunity

As an Assistant Project Manager (APM), you’ll play a key role in supporting project leadership while learning how to run jobs from the ground up. This is the perfect opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to grow quickly in a supportive, award-winning culture.

What You’ll Do

• Assist the Project Manager in planning, scheduling, and delivering projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors, materials, and vendors.
• Track budgets, change orders, and project documentation.
• Help maintain client and stakeholder communication.
• Learn CK’s best practices for safety, quality, and accountability.
• Be a culture carrier—bring energy, collaboration, and fun to the team.

What We’re Looking For

• 0–4 years of construction management or field experience.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Eager to learn, take initiative, and grow into leadership.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Alignment with CK’s values and culture.

Why CK?

• A seat at the table as we expand into Virginia.
• Growth opportunities without layers of red tape.
• Award-winning culture: Best Place to Work for 9 years straight.
• Leadership visibility: you’ll work directly with the CEO and leadership team.
• A culture where we take our work seriously, but not ourselves.