Construction Project Coordinator & Assistant PM

usi+; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

United Services, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support Project Managers with administrative and operational tasks on active construction projects in Knoxville. You will help with documentation, scheduling, and communications to meet time and cost objectives.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, organization, and a proactive problem‑solving mindset. Preference given to candidates with construction exposure and plan reading abilities.

Qualifications

• Excellent reading, written, and verbal communications.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Ability to read plans (preferred).
• Background in construction (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Secure properly executed subcontract and purchase order agreements, insurance certificates, bonds and other documents as required.
• Assist with data entry of jobs, customers and vendors into project management and accounting software.
• Assist in development of the monthly job status report and pay apps.
• Assist in aging report and obtaining information for payment.
• Assist with licenses, permits, and inspection requests.
• Distribute job information like addresses and permits to appropriate people.
• Assist with information for end of year audits.
• Participate in coordination, scheduling and meetings.
• Prepare meeting minutes as directed.
• Prepare start-up and close-out checklists and training materials for projects.
• Maintain timely communication to Project Managers about issues on the project.
• Maintain good relationships with owner, architect, engineer, subcontractors, suppliers, authorities, and team.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Plan reading (preferred)

Construction experience (preferred)

Attention to detail

Tools

Project management software

Accounting software

Job description

United Services, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support Project Managers with administrative and operational tasks on active construction projects in Knoxville. You will help with documentation, scheduling, and communications to meet time and cost objectives.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, organization, and a proactive problem‑solving mindset. Preference given to candidates with construction exposure and plan reading abilities.