Emerging PM: Commercial Construction Assistant

Aspire Talent Solutions; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

HSA

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for our in-person, St. Petersburg office. This role supports the PM from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating schedules, subcontracts, and budgets on commercial construction projects.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, and proficiency with MS Office and construction software such as Procore, ProjectSight, and Bluebeam. OSHA 10 is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1–3 years in commercial construction or a project support role.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent field experience/internships.
• Knowledge: Familiar with construction documents, terminology, and fast-paced environments.
• Tech Skills: Proficient in MS Office. Experience with Procore, ProjectSight, Bluebeam, Dropbox, and scheduling software is a plus.
• Requirements: Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the physical ability to walk active construction zones.
• Bonus: OSHA 10 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PM from preconstruction through closeout, including updating schedules, subcontracts, and budgets.
• Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders (estimating/tracking), and meeting minutes.
• Act as the liaison between architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Attend job site visits and meetings to support the field, review drawings, and monitor material procurement.
• Keep project management software updated and accurate.
• Assist with permitting, inspections, and closeout procedures.

Skills

MS Office

Scheduling software

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore

ProjectSight

Bluebeam

Dropbox

Job description

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for our in-person, St. Petersburg office. This role supports the PM from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating schedules, subcontracts, and budgets on commercial construction projects.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, and proficiency with MS Office and construction software such as Procore, ProjectSight, and Bluebeam. OSHA 10 is a plus.