Junior Project Manager — Commercial Construction

Vaco by Highspring; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Bonus potential

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a motivated Construction Assistant Project Manager / Junior Project Manager to support commercial construction from preconstruction to closeout. You will assist in planning, client communications, subcontractor coordination, and project execution under a Senior Project Manager.

The role is full-time (40 hours) and primarily onsite with about 1–2 remote days per month; travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of construction experience preferred.
• Experience supporting commercial projects and coordinating with subs/vendors is desirable.
• Strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and field activities to deliver projects.
• Attend client meetings, document discussions, and record minutes.
• Process RFIs and submittals, track responses and approvals.
• Maintain material procurement and equipment lead-time logs.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and stakeholders to meet milestones.
• Build strong relationships with clients and project teams.
• Serve as a primary communication point for assigned projects and client workstreams.
• Support project documentation, reporting, and overall administration.
• Travel to project sites as needed to oversee progress.

Skills

Construction PM processes

Client communication

Subcontractor coordination

RFIs & submittals

Project documentation

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a motivated Construction Assistant Project Manager / Junior Project Manager to support commercial construction from preconstruction to closeout. You will assist in planning, client communications, subcontractor coordination, and project execution under a Senior Project Manager.

The role is full-time (40 hours) and primarily onsite with about 1–2 remote days per month; travel to sites as needed.