DC Construction: Assistant Project Manager

GM HILL Engineering; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

GMHILL Engineering seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, pursuit, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of construction projects in the Washington, DC market. Projects include design/build, design/bid/build, general construction, and CM services; reports to the Project Manager.

The role involves assisting with bids, developing and maintaining schedules, coordinating with field leadership, reviewing documents for compliance, managing subcontract scopes, and helping with invoicing

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; Bachelor's in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years construction experience or 10+ years in senior roles.
• Proficiency with Procore, MS Office, Excel, Word, MS Project, Outlook; Timberline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project pursuits and bidding, including subcontractor outreach, general conditions estimates, self-perform takeoffs, and schedule support.
• Help develop and maintain project schedules and support timely project execution.
• Coordinate project schedule and tasks with the Superintendent, QA/QC, and SSHO.
• Review project documents and ensure compliance with plans, specifications, codes, safety, and company policies.
• Communicate project scope, contract requirements, and plan intent to internal staff and subcontractors.
• Prepare and review subcontract scopes, contracts, purchase orders, and contract changes.
• Assist with obtaining required permits, licenses, and approvals.
• Support development of construction work plans, schedules, QCP, APP, EPP, AHAs, lift plans, and similar documentation.
• Assist with monthly invoicing and client billing processes.
• Prepare weekly SITREPs for safety, schedule, quality, progress, and client updates.
• Work with CQM to implement quality control programs.
• Help strategize solutions for delays, weather impacts, or emergencies.
• Facilitate positive engagement with clients, subcontractors, and team members; take responsibility for meeting minutes.
• Review daily reports and support field documentation as needed.
• Promote and support site safety.
• Assist senior staff across divisions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivated

Disciplined

Reading construction drawings

Customer service

Effective communication

Organization and time management

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred

Tools

Procore

MS Office

Excel

Word

MS Project

Outlook

Timberline

Job description

GMHILL Engineering seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, pursuit, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of construction projects in the Washington, DC market. Projects include design/build, design/bid/build, general construction, and CM services; reports to the Project Manager.

The role involves assisting with bids, developing and maintaining schedules, coordinating with field leadership, reviewing documents for compliance, managing subcontract scopes, and helping with invoicing