Construction Assistant Project Manager - Interior Specs Trades

CR Insulation Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CR Insulation Inc. seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager through all project phases, coordinating budgeting, scheduling, documentation, field support, and client/subcontractor communications.

The role involves working with field and office teams to ensure alignment, efficiency, and timely project execution, with emphasis on plan accuracy and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in construction or project management support roles. Interior specs preferred (insulation, firestopping, air barrier).
• Familiarity with construction documents, schedules, and sequencing.
• Experience with Procore, PlanGrid, Bluebeam or equivalent systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of insulation, firestopping, sealants, or air barrier scopes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Project Oversight & Team Support: Serve as the secondary point of contact for project team members.
• Budget Development & Financial Management: Track expenses and update monthly projections; ensure timely billing with documentation.
• Contract & Change Order Management: Monitor contract terms and manage change orders; communicate risks or variances.
• Schedule & Coordination: Review schedules, coordinate with clients/GCs, track dependencies and submittals; ensure PlanGrid uploads.
• Field Engagement & Support: Present budget and submittal status to field teams and support field operations.
• Production Analysis & Reporting: Track field production vs targets and update bi-weekly; generate cost forecasts and change order docs.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Coordination

Client & sub-contractor communication

Education

Experience in construction/project management support

Tools

Procore

PlanGrid

Bluebeam

Job description

To safely provide quality and trustworthy work every time and everywhere.

Core Values

• 1. Quality
• 2. Trust
• 3. Integrity
• 5. Unit

Job Overview

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the Project Manager in overseeing all phases of a construction project from execution through closeout. This includes coordinating budgeting, scheduling, documentation, field support, and communication with clients and subcontractors. The APM plays a critical role in project execution and delivery, working closely with both field and office personnel to ensure alignment and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Project Oversight & Team Support

• Serve as the secondary point of contact for project team members.
• Ensure responsibilities assigned to roles (e.g., PE, Superintendent) are fulfilled.
• Collaborate with the Project Superintendent to maintain alignment with contract obligations.

Budget Development & Financial Management

• Track and analyze project expenses using production tracking and cost trending tools.
• Maintain and update monthly financial projections.
• Ensure timely and accurate billing with complete supporting documentation.

Contract & Change Order Management

• Monitor compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Present regular status updates and identify risks or variances to the General Contractor.
• Issue timely contract notices and manage change order conversion.

Schedule & Coordination

• Review and analyze project schedule for alignment with contract timelines.
• Coordinate with clients/GCs to optimize workflow.
• Track dependencies and adjacent scopes impacting field execution.
• Review and track submittals related to the project scope.
• Ensure submittals are uploaded to Procore per GC requirements.
• Distribute approved submittals to field platforms (e.g., PlanGrid).

Field Engagement & Support

• Present budget, contract scope, and submittal status to field teams.
• Ensure field teams understand expectations and work plans.
• Support field operations and address real-time needs.

Production Analysis & Reporting

• Track field production rates versus planned targets.
• Update Project Manager bi-weekly with findings and actions.
• Generate monthly cost forecasts and assess actual vs. projected costs.
• Prepare estimates and documentation for change order requests.
• Ensure alignment with current conditions and scope requirements.

Recurring Duties:

• Participate in internal Team Action Meetings.
• Attend weekly GC check-in meetings to align on schedule and issues.

As-Needed Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Present executive-level project summaries, including financials, risk, and cash flow updates.
• Support additional project needs as required.

Safety Culture Statement

At CR Insulation, safety is the foundation of everything we do. We are committed to protecting our team, our partners, and every job site. We foster a culture where safety is everyone’s responsibility, through training, accountability, and proactive communication, ensuring we deliver quality and trustworthy work safely.

Safety & Compliance

• • Ensure all team members adhere to company policies and safety guidelines.
• • Document and report any incidents, safety concerns, or deviations from standard procedures to management.

Qualifications

• • 2–5 years of experience in construction or project management support roles. Interior specs preferred (insulation, firestopping, air barrier)
• • Familiarity with construction documents, schedules, and sequencing.
• • Experience with Procore, PlanGrid, Bluebeam or equivalent systems.
• • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• • Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings.
• • Knowledge of insulation, firestopping, sealants, or air barrier scopes is a plus.