Construction Project Associate and Field Coordinator

CBG Building Company; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBG Building Company seeks an Assistant Project Executive to support the administrative and technical management of construction projects. You will work with the Project Executive to steer projects forward, ensuring delivery within time, budget, and scope.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years in engineering, architecture, or construction management, with strong communication, detail orientation, and proficiency in ProCore and BlueBeam. Travel to local project sites is required.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree plus two to five years of experience in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field.
• Detail-oriented individual who can manage multiple priorities with strong management and communication skills.
• Comfortable learning and using technology including ProCore and BlueBeam.
• Must be able to travel locally to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with analysis of project requirements to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Review proposals for various scopes of work and award Subcontracts accordingly.
• Consult with clients, vendors, or construction personnel to analyze and formulate schedules and resolve issues.
• Assist with preparation of cost and expenditure statements for the duration of the project.
• Assess cost-effectiveness of projects and track actual costs relative to bids.
• Provide independent analysis of project management organization, contractual issues, schedules, and financial metrics.
• Assist the Project Executive with job processes (RFIs, submittals, pay applications) and negotiate subcontract change orders.
• Monitor project procurement, including long-lead items, interacting with consultants, clients, and contractors.
• Prepare meeting agendas, take detailed notes, and distribute notes to appropriate individuals.
• Display an understanding of the overall project financials.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Strong communication

Project analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ProCore

BlueBeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBG Building Company seeks an Assistant Project Executive to support the administrative and technical management of construction projects. You will work with the Project Executive to steer projects forward, ensuring delivery within time, budget, and scope.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years in engineering, architecture, or construction management, with strong communication, detail orientation, and proficiency in ProCore and BlueBeam. Travel to local project sites is required.