Onsite Assistant Project Manager – Commercial Construction

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck with gas card

Two weeks paid time off

Career growth with expanding firm

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting seeks an Assistant Project Manager for a Georgia-based commercial contractor in Norcross. This onsite role offers hands-on involvement from pre-construction through project completion, with exposure to horizontal site development and vertical building construction.

The ideal candidate has commercial construction experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a willingness to travel to nearby project sites. Spanish skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Commercial construction, project management, project engineering, or related construction experience.
• Ground-up construction experience or exposure.
• Understanding of both horizontal site work and vertical building construction.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel to project sites within approximately two hours of Norcross, GA.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from pre‑construction through final completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, field personnel, and project schedules.
• Review and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Assist with site development activities, including earthwork, utilities, grading, and paving.
• Coordinate vertical building construction activities.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, quality, and safety standards.
• Coordinate materials and equipment to help maintain project schedules.
• Participate in project meetings with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Prepare and maintain RFIs, submittals, change orders, and progress reports.
• Identify project risks and assist in developing solutions to keep projects moving.
• Perform regular site visits to monitor progress and project standards.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project stakeholders

Skills

Commercial construction

Project management

Blueprint reading

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Fluent English

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Education

Ground-up construction exposure

Tools

Procore

Buildertrend

Job description

Crawford Thomas Recruiting seeks an Assistant Project Manager for a Georgia-based commercial contractor in Norcross. This onsite role offers hands-on involvement from pre-construction through project completion, with exposure to horizontal site development and vertical building construction.

The ideal candidate has commercial construction experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a willingness to travel to nearby project sites. Spanish skills are a plus.