Growth-Oriented Assistant Project Manager, Construction

Edwards Construction Group; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance

401(K) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Edwards Construction Group, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support delivery of commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, clients, architects, and engineers to coordinate activities, ensure safety, schedule, and budget compliance. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of construction processes, exceptional organizational skills, and a willingness to take ownership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in commercial construction, preferably in a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or similar role.
• Working knowledge of construction processes, plans, specifications, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Understanding of construction means and methods across multiple trades.
• Experience with construction or project management software; Procore experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling and CPM scheduling concepts.
• Working knowledge of project cost control, change management, billing, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of quality, health, and safety standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• PMP, CMIT, or other relevant construction or project management certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in the planning, coordination, and execution of assigned construction projects.
• Coordinate and distribute current contract documents, including drawings, specifications, general conditions, alternates, addenda, ASIs, and other project revisions.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, transmittals, Potential Change Orders, Change Orders, and other project deliverables.
• Assist with project budgets, schedules of values, cost tracking, change requests, progress billing, and required supporting documentation.
• Process and maintain subcontractor and owner commitment documents, including contracts, Subcontract Agreements, Purchase Orders, Work Orders, and Change Orders in Procore.
• Support project scheduling, phasing, and sequencing and monitor project performance to help maintain quality, schedule, budget, and safety objectives.
• Prepare meeting minutes, project correspondence, and routine responses, and communicate project updates and changes with Owners, Architects, Engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with contract interpretation, conflict resolution, claims avoidance, and resolution of project issues, escalating matters to the Project Manager when appropriate.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and suppliers to obtain proposals, contracts, insurance, invoices, and other required documentation.
• Conduct regular site visits and support oversight of self‑performed and subcontracted work, including daily reporting and monitoring progress, quality, and safety.
• Maintain accurate project files, directories, records, certifications, Procore requirements, as‑built drawings, and other project documentation, incorporating approved RFIs, ASIs, and formal changes.
• Coordinate project closeout, including punch list completion and collection of as‑builts, warranties, O&M manuals, project manuals, and other required documentation.

Skills

Strong organizational and time‑managem

Strong written and verbal komunikation

PMP/CMIT certification is a plus

CPM scheduling concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or related field

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Google Workspace

Job description

Edwards Construction Group, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support delivery of commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, clients, architects, and engineers to coordinate activities, ensure safety, schedule, and budget compliance. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of construction processes, exceptional organizational skills, and a willingness to take ownership