Construction Assistant Project Manager

RQ Construction LLC; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401k with Match

Job summary

A reputable construction firm is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join the Field Operations team. You will support all phases of commercial construction projects, typically focusing on the Department of Defense market. Candidates must possess a degree in Construction Management or related fields, along with relevant experience. This role offers a competitive salary between $80,000 and $110,000 annually, and benefits including medical, dental, and 401k with match.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years work experience in construction industry or equivalent preferred.
• Experience as a Project Engineer required.
• Computer literacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of a commercial construction project.
• Organize, plan, direct, schedule, coordinate, and monitor processes.
• Assist PM on larger projects or manage defined area or scope.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Engineering

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

BA/BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

CPR, First Aid, and OSHA 30-hour Certifications

LEED GA credential

QCM certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera 3/6

Viewpoint

BIM

Revit

Job description

Since 1996, RQ Construction, LLC has been a leading player in Southern California's robust commercial and governmental Design‑Build economy. We now have a national and international presence with current projects spanning coast to coast. As a full‑service Design‑Build company we offer management of projects throughout the United States, with our field operations team members who work on location for each of our projects. We specialize in fast‑track projects in new commercial construction for both public and private clients, with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market.

We are looking for Assistant Project Manager (APM) candidates to join our Field Operations team for work in the Mid‑Atlantic, with project locations in VA, SC, and NC. APMs are responsible for providing support for all assigned activities and phases of a commercial construction project from conceptual development to final completion, usually through organizing, planning, directing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring processes. The APM may assist the PM on larger projects, be responsible for a defined area or scope of a larger project under PM supervision, or be solely responsible for a single, small to medium project. Local candidates will be considered, though relocation to on‑site project management will be required for the position.

Pay: $80,000 - 110,000 per year

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Match

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A BA/BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field is the minimum formal education required for this position. A combination of equivalent work experience and training in the field may be qualifying.
• Four (4) or more years work experience in the construction industry or equivalent experience preferred, with one or more years' experience as a Project Engineer required.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Internet, etc.) required.
• Specific software literacy (Primavera 3/6, Viewpoint, BIM, Revit) preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, and OSHA 30‑hour Certifications required. Training can be provided.
• LEED GA credential desirable.
• QCM certificate desirable.

COMPANY PROFILE

RQ Construction, LLC is a full‑service contracting and design firm that specializes in Design/Build projects for both public and private clients, with a primary focus on the Department of Defense. Our mission is "to provide our customers the best built environment while being the first choice of all stakeholders."

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.

All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).