Construction Assistant Project Manager — On-Site Growth

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Sanford (FL); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support Project Managers from preconstruction through closeout in Sanford, FL.

The role focuses on developing operational management, financial oversight, contract administration, and client coordination skills while assisting overall project performance. The position involves budgeting, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor coordination, and change management, with potential full-time on-site support depending on project size.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 4–7 years of construction-related experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience supporting project startup and mobilization activities.
• Ability to develop presentations, project-specific write-ups, and qualification packages.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities to support employee growth.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate project status with Project Managers, and General Superintendents.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with project budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting activities.
• Support development, maintenance, and monitoring of project schedules and production plans.
• Assist with owner billings, subcontractor pay applications, and project cost management processes.
• Coordinate subcontract agreements, purchase orders, procurement activities, and material deliveries.
• Support management of change orders, extra work authorizations, and contract documentation.
• Facilitate owner, subcontractor, and internal coordination meetings and maintain meeting records.
• Monitor submittal, shop drawing, and procurement processes to support project schedules.
• Coordinate permitting, inspections, startup, testing, commissioning, and closeout activities.
• Conduct regular jobsite visits to monitor construction progress, quality standards, production planning, and safety performance.
• Collaborate with Superintendents and field leadership to support operational efficiency and schedule compliance.
• Independently manage small projects or designated scopes of work, including responsibility for project coordination, financial performance, scheduling, client communication, and successful project execution.

Conocimientos

Verbal and written communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client coordination

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Educación

Bachelor's in Civil/Mechanical/CM

Herramientas

CPM scheduling software

Construction management software

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support Project Managers from preconstruction through closeout in Sanford, FL.

The role focuses on developing operational management, financial oversight, contract administration, and client coordination skills while assisting overall project performance. The position involves budgeting, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor coordination, and change management, with potential full-time on-site support depending on project size.