Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction

• We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager with hands-on commercial general contracting experience to support construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
• This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key project activities, coordinate field and office operations, and develop the skills needed to advance into a full Project Manager position.
• The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of commercial construction processes, project documentation, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial construction projects, including renovations and tenant improvements, from initial planning and procurement through completion.
• Coordinate daily project activities with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, superintendents, and clients.
• Prepare, distribute, and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, meeting minutes, and project correspondence.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and contracts to identify discrepancies, missing information, and coordination issues.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules, tracking milestones, and addressing potential delays.
• Monitor budgets, committed costs, invoices, purchasing activities, and change orders to support effective financial control.
• Coordinate material orders, delivery schedules, subcontractor sequencing, and jobsite logistics.
• Attend project meetings, document decisions, assign follow-up actions, and track outstanding issues through resolution.
• Conduct jobsite visits to monitor progress, document field conditions, and coordinate solutions with superintendents and project teams.
• Support inspections, punch-list completion, warranty items, client turnover, and final project closeout.
• Identify potential schedule delays, cost overruns, procurement challenges, and scope changes before they affect project delivery.
• Assist with subcontractor coordination, project reporting, and communication between field and office teams.
• Gradually assume greater responsibility for scheduling, cost management, subcontractor coordination, and overall project execution.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in commercial construction, project engineering, project coordination, or project management.
• Required: Previous employment with a commercial general contractor.
• Experience with commercial building projects, renovations, or tenant improvements.
• Working knowledge of construction documents, specifications, RFIs, submittals, contracts, schedules, and change orders.
• Understanding of construction sequencing, procurement, subcontractor management, and project controls.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with field teams, design professionals, trade partners, vendors, and clients.
• Experience monitoring project costs, purchasing commitments, schedules, and change-order activity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction or project management software.
• Strong communication, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven construction environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; relevant practical experience may substitute.
• Important Qualification: Commercial construction experience is essential. Candidates whose experience is limited to residential construction will not qualify.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Health insurance.
• Retirement plan options.
• Paid time off.
• Company-sponsored benefits and programs.
• Professional development and ongoing training.
• Opportunities to take ownership of increasingly complex project responsibilities.
• Clear career progression toward a Project Manager position.
• Long-term professional growth within an established commercial construction environment.

Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction

AlphaX · Richmond, United States · — · Posted 2026-10-30

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