New Graduate December 2026 - Assistant Project Manager

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for full‑time employment across multiple locations in the southern U.S. The role targets upcoming graduates in construction or related fields and emphasizes safety, coordination with engineers and architects, and subcontractor management.

The position involves developing project plans, coordinating scheduling, and handling start‑up activities, permits, and mobilization.

Qualifications

• Must be an upcoming graduate of an accredited college or university in construction, engineering, or related field.
• Construction internship/work experience strongly preferred.
• Must graduate with a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA.
• Experience managing aspects of construction projects including architectural, civil, structural, mechanical and electrical.
• Working knowledge of Prolog and other construction software.
• Basic understanding of financial accounting systems.
• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technical writing skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Willingness to travel and/or relocate.

Responsibilities

• Develop project business plan.
• Work with field management to generate job specific safety plan for the project.
• Serve as the main point of contact for the Engineer and Architect.
• Work with Pre-Construction and Field Supervision to identify and implement all contract deliverables, quality testing, and reporting requirements.
• Create staging, logistics, and phasing plan for project.
• Lead coordination of subcontractors.
• Set up bonding and/or Subguard, change order log, and cost tracking for the project.
• Set up project in E1 and Prolog software.
• Responsible for project startup, including obtaining permits and licenses and managing jobsite mobilization.
• Facilitate subcontractor pre-mobilization/startup meetings.
• Issue and administer subcontracts (payments, insurance, bond, safety, haz-com, etc.) and purchase orders for multiple trades.
• Assist in development, planning, and updating of overall project schedule. Attend/direct regular job scheduling meetings.
• Lead responsibility for project quality control plan implementation and compliance.
• Conduct bi-weekly safety surveys with project superintendent.
• Prioritize, review, and expedite submittals.
• Expedite material deliveries according to project schedule requirements.
• Understand quantity updating and work with Superintendents to maintain accurate labor forecasts.
• Develop and administer subcontractor and purchase order change orders.
• Review projections, labor reports, safety documents, and schedules on a monthly basis.
• Review and approve material/equipment invoices according to project budget.
• Prepare payment requests and monitor collections.
• Meet with city and state agencies to review project and inspections.
• Attend OAC progress meetings and create monthly status reports.
• Enter and update information in project management software (job status reports, projections, change orders, and RFI’s).
• Manage and oversee job close-out documentation and procedures (closeout documents, final job report, and final accounting).
• Mentor and train co‑op/intern students.

Job description

Responsibilities

Brasfield & Gorrie has exciting opportunities in multiple locations for upcoming graduates interested in full-time employment in the construction industry as an Assistant Project Manager.

• Monteagle, TN
• Shelby, NC

Responsibilities

Brasfield & Gorrie has exciting opportunities in multiple locations for upcoming graduates interested in full-time employment in the construction industry as an Assistant Project Manager.

• Nashville, TN
• Cartersville, GA
• Monteagle, TN
• Shelby, NC

Responsibilities and Essential Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Develop project business plan
• Work with field management to generate job specific safety plan for the project
• Serve as the main point of contact for the Engineer and Architect
• Work with Pre-Construction and Field Supervision to identify and implement all contract deliverables, quality testing, and reporting requirements
• Create staging, logistics, and phasing plan for project
• Lead coordination of subcontractors
• Set up bonding and/or Subguard, change order log, and cost tracking for the project
• Set up project in E1 and Prolog software
• Responsible for project startup, including obtaining permits and licenses and managing jobsite mobilization
• Facilitate subcontractor pre-mobilization/startup meetings
• Issue and administer subcontracts (payments, insurance, bond, safety, haz-com, etc.) and purchase orders for multiple trades
• Assist in development, planning, and updating of overall project schedule. Attend/direct regular job scheduling meetings
• Lead responsibility for project quality control plan implementation and compliance
• Conduct bi-weekly safety surveys with project superintendent
• Prioritize, review, and expedite submittals
• Expedite material deliveries according to project schedule requirements
• Understand quantity updating and work with Superintendents to maintain accurate labor forecasts
• Develop and administer subcontractor and purchase order change orders
• Review projections, labor reports, safety documents, and schedules on a monthly basis
• Review and approve material/equipment invoices according to project budget
• Prepare payment requests and monitor collections
• Meet with city and state agencies to review project and inspections
• Attend OAC progress meetings and create monthly status reports
• Enter and update information in project management software (job status reports, projections, change orders, and RFI’s)
• Manage and oversee job close-out documentation and procedures (closeout documents, final job report, and final accounting)
• Mentor and train co‑op/intern students

Qualifications

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

• Must be an upcoming graduate of an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in construction, engineering, or related field
• Construction internship/work experience strongly preferred
• Must graduate with a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Experience managing aspects of construction projects including architectural, civil, structural, mechanical and electrical
• Working knowledge of Prolog and other construction software
• Basic understanding of financial accounting systems
• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Technical writing skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Superior organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Willingness to travel and/or relocate, as both may be required

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EOE/Vets/Disabilities