Onsite Assistant Project Manager – Signage & Construction

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN; Carpenter (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee referral bonuses

Collaborative environment

Job summary

AD/S is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to join our onsite Hayward, CA team. You will support project execution from award through installation, coordinating with design, engineering, manufacturing, and installation teams to keep projects on track and within budget.

You will build strong customer relationships, review project documentation, and help manage changes, invoicing, and closeout. A detail-oriented, proactive communicator with MS Office skills will thrive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• OSHA 30 certification is a plus.
• Five years of relevant professional experience in sign, construction, or related industry.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel if needed.

Responsibilities

• Support Projects from Start to Finish: assist Project Managers with all phases including design, permitting, fabrication, delivery, and installation.
• Monitor Budgets and Costs: track expenses, review profitability, and keep projects within allocated funds.
• Keep Teams Aligned: coordinate schedules, milestones, and deliverables across internal departments and subcontractors.
• Build Customer Relationships: communicate with customers, provide updates, and ensure high-level service.
• Coordinate Field Activities: conduct site visits, monitor progress, address field-related challenges.
• Interpret Project Documentation: review blueprints and specs; perform take-offs and ensure requirements.
• Coordinate Subcontractors: obtain estimates, negotiate pricing, and manage subcontractor coordination.
• Monitor Progress: maintain project records and use reports to track milestones across multiple projects.
• Manage Project Updates: assist with scope changes, scheduling updates, and invoicing, ensuring costs/deliverables are tracked.
• Support Quality and Closeout: monitor quality and ensure deliverables meet customer specs.

Skills

Strong organization

Planning

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

OSHA 30 certification (plus)

5 years of relevant professional experience

Sign/construction industry experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AD/S is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to join our onsite Hayward, CA team. You will support project execution from award through installation, coordinating with design, engineering, manufacturing, and installation teams to keep projects on track and within budget.

You will build strong customer relationships, review project documentation, and help manage changes, invoicing, and closeout. A detail-oriented, proactive communicator with MS Office skills will thrive.