Construction PM Assistant - Lead On-Time Delivery

Rockford; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockford is hiring a Construction Assistant Project Manager in Grand Rapids, MI to plan and supervise a wide range of construction projects from start to finish. You will organize and oversee the construction process, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

Procore/Bluebeam experience and strong communication are valued. The role involves preparing schedules, budgets, RFIs, submittals, and change orders, while maintaining document control and supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Must possess the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Foster an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Procure municipal requirements and approvals
• Coordinate utility engineering and permit applications
• Assist in developing and managing project schedules, budgets, submittals, RFIs, and change orders
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and consultants to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery
• Participate in owner, architect, and subcontractor meetings, recording meeting minutes and tracking action items
• Manage and maintain document control systems (plans, specifications, submittals, and RFIs) using project management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam or similar)
• Support procurement efforts, including soliciting bids, evaluating proposals, documenting post bid meeting minutes and issuing Trade Contracts and purchase orders
• Support in soliciting and evaluating proposals for extra work, managing the Cost Control Log, generating Owner Change Orders and Trade Contractor Chage orders
• Conduct site visits and field coordination as needed to support project progress and quality control
• Manage project closeout, including punch list coordination, warranty documentation, and final turnover packages
• Create and maintain drawing log during preconstruction phase
• Perform quantity takeoffs, as necessary
• Provide updated unit prices for estimating department
• Assist in LEED administration and assembly of documentation
• Assist in assembly and verification of Prevailing Wage and Certified Payroll documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Rockford is hiring a Construction Assistant Project Manager in Grand Rapids, MI to plan and supervise a wide range of construction projects from start to finish. You will organize and oversee the construction process, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

Procore/Bluebeam experience and strong communication are valued. The role involves preparing schedules, budgets, RFIs, submittals, and change orders, while maintaining document control and supporting