Construction Assistant Project Manager-Charlotte, NC

Tippmann Group / Interstate Warehousing / Tippmann Construction; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading salary

Quarterly bonus program

Company laptop and iPhone

Paid holidays

Paid vacation time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability & life

401k plan with company match

Job summary

Tippmann Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to drive successful project delivery across sites nationwide. You will collaborate with subcontractors and clients, plan and sequence work, and manage materials and subcontractor services throughout the building process.

Ideal candidates hold a construction management degree or relevant experience, with strong communication skills, problem-solving ability, and a proactive, self-driven approach. Occasional travel is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management or related degree, or equivalent experience in construction management.
• Knowledge of industrial facility design, engineering, and construction.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and solve problems; strong communication skills.
• Self-starter with high motivation and ability to work with limited supervision.
• Familiarity with Design-Build processes and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Establish construction project plans and schedules days, weeks, and months in advance.
• Execute material take-offs, solicit quotes, and source materials.
• Prepare bid documents and source subcontractors.
• Initiate subcontractor work and ensure timeliness and quality.
• Manage project execution to meet Tippmann Safety Standards.
• Utilize Tippmann systems and processes to maintain consistency in PM activities.
• Communicate clearly with subcontractors, internal teams, and clients.

Skills

Proven capability to learn quickly

Problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Self-starter

Motivated with limited supervision

Education

BS in Construction Management

Related degree

Prior experience in Construction Management

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Location Flexibility

Because the Assistant Project Manager (APM) role involves travel to project sites, relocation is not required. APMs may live anywhere within the continental United States, provided they are within a reasonable distance of a major airport. Positions are posted in cities near current or anticipated project locations; however, placement is based on project needs and is not limited to the advertised location.

Assistant Project Managers are responsible for working directly with our subcontractors and clients to successfully execute the complete building process. Once the PM team becomes familiar with the design, they plan and sequence the work and buy‑out materials and subcontractor services. They ensure the work is completed in sync with all other activities and make certain the work meets Tippmann Construction quality and safety standards.

Throughout the construction process, the PM team uses Tippmann developed processes and tools to maintain clear and constant communication with subcontractors, internal team members, and client personnel. APMs contribute largely and are accountable for the overall delivery of a high‑quality experience for our customers.

Core Responsibilities

• Establish construction project plans and schedules, considering work to be completed days, weeks, and months in advance
• Execute building material take-offs, submit take-offs to potential suppliers, and source materials
• Prepare bid documents and source subcontractors
• Initiate subcontractor work and ensure timeliness and quality of the work throughout the project
• Manage the execution of project work in a manner that meets Tippmann Safety Standards
• Utilizing Tippmann internal systems, tools, and process to establish consistency in overall project management
• Utilizing multiple methods to concisely communicate regarding all aspects of the project

Skills And Capabilities

• BS in Construction Management, related degree, or prior experience in Construction Management
• Knowledge of industrial facility design, engineering, and construction
• Knowledge of thermal processing a plus
• Completion of OSHA 30 Hour preferred
• Proven capability to learn quickly and problem‑solve
• Goal‑oriented personality with demonstrated resiliency
• Strong internal and external communication skills
• Track record of positive job/school performance, attention to detail, and results‑oriented experience
• Self‑starter, highly motivated and requires limited supervision
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite of products including MS Excel and MS Project
• Knowledge of the Design‑Build Process and Food Processing and Distribution industry preferred

Benefits

• Industry‑leading salary
• Quarterly bonus program
• Company laptop and iPhone
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Short‑ and long‑term disability & life insurance
• 401k plan with company match

Other

• Corporate office located in Fort Wayne, IN
• Projects are nationwide
• Travel required