Construction Assistant Project Manager

C&S Companies; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Companies is seeking a Construction Assistant Project Manager for Commercial Industrial projects to assist the PM and Pre-Construction team with coordination, submittals, RFIs, and change orders. This role is based onsite and requires strong scheduling and document control skills.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in an administrative support role for large construction projects and a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering or construction management.
• 3–5 years working as administrative support for new build medium to large construction projects.
• Experience with Pre-Engineered Metals Buildings, or large-scale commercial products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Full time onsite representation.
• Assist the Project Manager, Site Superintendent, in coordination and communication requirements for project administration.
• Maintain project schedule by managing submittals, RFIs, and timely delivery of materials.

Skills

Bluebeam

Procore

MS Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $115,000.00 Annually

At C&S Companies, we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when considering a new job. We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the burdensome bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. To that end, we foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace; collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust, fun, and accountability.

We promote personal and professional growth by cultivating and sustaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels a sense of belonging. By encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work, we create a diverse and equitable environment where all our voices are heard.

Position Overview

C&S Companies is seeking a Construction Assistant Project Manager for Commercial Industrial type projects to assist the Project Management and Pre-Construction team in coordinating and administration of general contracting construction projects. Areas of focus will be subcontract scope reviews, Project submittals, RFI's coordination, contract support, change orders, scheduling, construction progress tracking and capabilities with econstruction systems.

Responsibilities

• Full time onsite representation
• Assist the Project Manager, Site Superintendent, in coordination and communication requirements for project administration.
• Maintain project schedule as assigned by the Project Manager through managing submittal approvals, RFIs, coordination the timely delivery of materials (procurement)
• Manage submittal log and coordinate submittals and coordination drawings with subcontractors and the Superintendent.
• Manage, direct, coordinate the subcontractor's compliancewith the Contract Documents as delegated by the Project Manager.
• Assist with the scopes of work, bid package development and coordinate scope validation.
• Distribute proposal change documents to subcontractors/suppliers and assist in collecting pricing and/or prepare change proposal requests for internal pricing review.
• Be responsible for compiling and submitting owner-required close-out documents as well as assist subcontractors/suppliers in scheduling owner-required training and documentation.
• Manage all meeting minutes, agenda distribution and logs within Procore management systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of the construction industry and construction principles/practices.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, and scope of services.
• Basic knowledge of construction drawings, contract documents, construction sequencing
• Bluebeam and procore system experience required.
• MS project scheduling experience is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment while reporting to office daily.
• Ability to travel as necessary for specific assignment work.

Required Education & Experience

• Project Engineering experience with commercial New Build General Contractor
• 3- 5 years working as a administrative support role for new build medium to large construction projects
• Experience with Pre-Engineered Metals Buildings, or large-scale commercial products, a plus
• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering or construction management, a plus
• Previous field experience or working on site specific new building, a plus.

*Actual compensation may vary based on related work experience, geographical location and market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

WHO WE ARE

C&S Companies is a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, planning, and construction firm with more than 50 years of experience delivering projects for public and private clients across the United States. Our West Coast General Contracting Construction business is one of the fastest-growing businesses within C&S Companies, providing preconstruction, general contracting, construction management, design-build, and CMAR services throughout the Western region. Our team serves a diverse portfolio of commercial, residential, and large-scale aviation projects, bringing the resources and technical depth of a national firm together with experienced local leadership and hands‑on project execution.

As an integrated A/E/C firm, C&S offers clients a unique combination of planning, design, engineering, and construction expertise under one organization - allowing our teams to identify challenges early, collaborate effectively, and deliver complex projects safely, efficiently, and predictably.