K-12 & Higher Ed Construction Project Lead

cppi; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation aligned with 

Generous paid vacation and holidays

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401(k) retirement plan with company 

Short-term and long-term disability

Growth opportunities

Job summary

CPPI, a full-service construction firm, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support higher education and K–12 projects from planning through closeout. You will assist with budgeting, scheduling, and documentation, coordinating with owners, districts, and architects while maintaining schedules and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in construction management (preferred) and 3+ years of commercial construction PM experience, with strong communication and organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in commercial construction project management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must know Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Project).

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with budgeting, buyout, cost tracking, scheduling, procurement, and project administration.
• Coordinate communication between owners, school districts, universities, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Review submittals, RFIs, change orders, contracts, and project documentation to ensure timely execution.
• Maintain project schedules, quality control standards, safety compliance, and project reporting.
• Prepare meeting agendas and minutes, with timely follow-up on action items.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Multitasking

Professional appearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

CPPI, a full-service construction firm, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support higher education and K–12 projects from planning through closeout. You will assist with budgeting, scheduling, and documentation, coordinating with owners, districts, and architects while maintaining schedules and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in construction management (preferred) and 3+ years of commercial construction PM experience, with strong communication and organizational