Job Details

The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager in coordinating commercial construction projects from procurement through completion. Responsibilities include subcontractor procurement, document control, cost tracking, scheduling, billing, field coordination and project closeout. This role offers a clear pathway to becoming a Project Manager.

• Review design documents and develop scopes of work for subcontractor packages.

• Evaluate subcontractor bids, compare proposals and support contract awards.

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  • Prepare subcontracts and purchase orders, tracking procurement and outstanding scopes.

  • Manage project documentation, including drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs and design changes.

  • Maintain project budgets, cost codes, forecasts and committed costs using Procore.

  • Review subcontractor pay applications, track change events and identify budget variances.

  • Support project scheduling, weekly look-ahead plans and subcontractor coordination.

  • Coordinate trade sequencing and work closely with the Superintendent to resolve schedule conflicts.

  • Verify progress against contract documents, specifications and quality standards through site inspections.

  • Assist with owner billing, schedules of values and monthly revenue projections.

  • Support site safety, QA/QC, inspections, punch lists and project closeout.

  • Communicate with owners, architects, engineers and subcontractors, escalating risks proactively.

  • Prepare meeting minutes, progress reports and formal project correspondence.

  • Coordinate closeout documentation, warranties, O&M manuals, as-built drawings and final inspections.

  • Provide day-to-day guidance and mentoring to Project Engineers.

• Minimum 3 years of commercial construction experience, including at least 2 years as a Project Engineer or equivalent.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related field preferred; equivalent field experience considered.

• Demonstrated ability to operate at Assistant Project Manager level.

• Proficiency in Procore required.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling software.

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required.

• Experience with subcontractor scoping, bid levelling and procurement preferred.

• Familiarity with Sage 100 CRE or similar construction ERP software preferred.

• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, cost management and project documentation.

• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Must be authorised to work in the United States and hold a valid driver's licence.