Construction - Assistant Project Manager

Cherry Bekaert Foundation; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Foundation seeks an Assistant Project Manager in Owings Mills, MD, to support the delivery of commercial stair systems, railings, structural steel, and architectural metals throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. This full-time role emphasizes organization, scheduling, and budget adherence.

You'll work with experienced project managers to keep projects on track, coordinating materials, subcontractors, and documentation while contributing to safety and quality control initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of construction, project coordination, or related experience.
• Experience in commercial construction or miscellaneous metals is a plus.
• Ability to read architectural and engineering drawings.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and project management software (Procore experience preferred).
• Knowledge of construction processes, safety standards, and building practices.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and milestone tracking.
• Monitor submittals, engineering deliverables, fabrication timelines, and installation progress.
• Support budget management, purchase orders, and cost tracking.
• Coordinate material procurement, deliveries, labor resources, and subcontractors.
• Help maintain project documentation, reports, and daily status updates.
• Assist with OSHA-compliant safety initiatives and documentation.
• Participate in quality control inspections and corrective action tracking.
• Support client communications, progress meetings, and project updates.
• Track contract requirements and assist with change order management.
• Compile project reports, photos, and field documentation.

Skills

Construction coordination

Reading drawings

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Procore

MS 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Engineering/Architecture related field

Tools

Procore

AutoCAD

Job description

Owings Mills, MD

Full-Time | Commercial Construction

Career Growth Opportunity

$60,000 to $70,000 plus bonus

Are you ready to take the next step in your construction project management career?

We are looking for a driven, detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support the successful delivery of commercial stair systems, railings, structural steel, and architectural metal projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, coordinating multiple moving parts, and learning from experienced industry leaders, we'd love to hear from you.

Our client is a premier design-build contractor specializing in commercial stairs, rail systems, structural steel, and architectural metals. Unlike many contractors, we handle design, fabrication, and installation in-house, allowing us to deliver exceptional quality and execution for our clients.

We're proud of our culture—our employees aren't treated like numbers. They're valued members of a skilled team that believes in accountability, craftsmanship, professional growth, and long-term success.

What You'll Do

As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll work alongside experienced Project Managers to help keep projects organized, on schedule, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and milestone tracking
• Monitor submittals, engineering deliverables, fabrication timelines, and installation progress
• Support budget management, purchase orders, and cost tracking
• Coordinate material procurement, deliveries, labor resources, and subcontractors
• Help maintain project documentation, reports, and daily status updates
• Assist with OSHA-compliant safety initiatives and documentation
• Participate in quality control inspections and corrective action tracking
• Support client communications, progress meetings, and project updates
• Track contract requirements and assist with change order management
• Compile project reports, photos, and field documentation

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (preferred)
• 1–3 years of construction, project coordination, or related experience
• Experience in commercial construction or miscellaneous metals is a plus
• Ability to read architectural and engineering drawings
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and project management software (Procore experience preferred)
• Knowledge of construction processes, safety standards, and building practices
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism

Why Join?

• Work directly with experienced construction professionals
• Gain exposure to complex, high-visibility commercial projects
• Clear career advancement opportunities into Project Management
• Stable, growing company with a strong industry reputation
• Collaborative team environment where your contributions matter

Build More Than Projects—Build Your Career

If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your project management skills while helping deliver exceptional commercial construction projects, we'd love to connect.