Emerging Construction Project Manager

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Sanford, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. in Sanford, FL is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to assist the Project Manager in planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

This role emphasizes developing operational management, financial oversight, contract administration, and client coordination while supporting project performance. You will assist with budgeting, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor coordination, and change management, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical Eng or Construction Management.
• 4–7 years of construction-related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Experience supporting project startup and mobilization.
• Ability to develop presentations and qualification packages.
• Strong collaboration and leadership abilities.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

CPM scheduling software

Construction management software

Microsoft Office

Project documentation

Presentations

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc. in Sanford, FL is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to assist the Project Manager in planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

This role emphasizes developing operational management, financial oversight, contract administration, and client coordination while supporting project performance. You will assist with budgeting, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor coordination, and change management, while maintaining