On-Site Assistant Project Manager – Commercial Construction

EnhancU; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sullivan Construction Company is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for our Fort Lauderdale office. This on-site role requires a minimum of two years of APM experience with a commercial GC and involves coordinating with project teams, overseeing schedules, and managing subcontracts and RFIs.

You will support Project Managers and Superintendents, handle permits, and help maintain project budgets. Spanish is a plus, and relocation is not provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of commercial construction experience; prior experience with a commercial general contractor preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in reading and interpreting construction plans, specifications, and responsibility matrix.
• Strong communication skills with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach.
• Fluent in English (Spanish is a plus).
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) and project scheduling software (ProCore experience preferred).
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

• New project setup and coordination with field personnel to ensure alignment across all internal teams.
• Obtain permits and approvals, including visits to municipalities to expedite reviews and prevent delays.
• Assist the Project Manager in negotiating subcontractor scope and pricing and prepare subcontracts with required terms and conditions.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the project schedule with the Project Manager, Superintendent, and subcontractors.
• Schedule and track delivery of materials, equipment, and supplies to ensure timely arrival.
• Create, interpret, and manage RFIs, submittals, and RFPs to ensure accurate and timely information flow.
• Manage all project documentation including schedules, logs, subcontracts, RFIs, shop drawings, permits, inspections, purchase orders, COIs, change orders, and plans.
• Manage the full change-order workflow, including preparing and issuing CORs, tracking approved and pending changes, and monitoring their impact on the project budget.
• Organize and maintain project folders to ensure accurate, current, and accessible information at all times.
• Prepare weekly project reports and participate in internal and external coordination meetings.
• Oversee project closeout including as-built drawings, punch lists, warranties, turnover documentation, subcontractor closeout requirements, and final billing documentation.
• Independently manage small projects of limited scope and complexity when assigned.
• Identify potential issues early and collaborate with the team to implement proactive solutions.
• Assist the management team as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Scheduling software

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Procore

Job description

Sullivan Construction Company is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for our Fort Lauderdale office. This on-site role requires a minimum of two years of APM experience with a commercial GC and involves coordinating with project teams, overseeing schedules, and managing subcontracts and RFIs.

You will support Project Managers and Superintendents, handle permits, and help maintain project budgets. Spanish is a plus, and relocation is not provided.