Assistant Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

At Hewitt Young , excellence is our standard. We look for Builders who take ownership, push through challenges, and care about results as much as their craft. When you join our team, you earn your edge every day, and we make sure it pays off.

Role Mission:

The Assistant Project Manager supports the successful execution of construction projects by coordinating schedules, documentation, materials, and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably. This role exists to uphold consistency, eliminate delays, and reinforce HY standards across every project.

Core Responsibilities:

• Support Project Managers and Superintendents with daily coordination to keep work flowing safely and efficiently.
• Manage project paperwork including RFIs, submittals, permits, change orders, meeting notes, logs, and closeout documents.
• Communicate with vendors and subcontractors to verify delivery dates, lead times, scopes, and schedule commitments.
• Monitor project schedules and update internal teams on critical paths, risks, and decisions needed.
• Assist with buyouts, pricing comparisons, and procurement tracking to ensure timely material availability.
• Maintain accurate documents, logs, drawings, and correspondence in HY systems.
• Attend job meetings and document action items with ownership and follow-through until issues are resolved.
• Model the HY standard of professionalism with all internal and external partners.

Must-Have Competencies:

• Knowledge of construction processes, drawings, submittals, and field workflows.
• Strong organization and time-management with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective communication with field teams, vendors, subcontractors, and leadership.
• Proficiency in project management software, spreadsheets, and documentation systems.
• Ability to solve problems, anticipate issues, and support fast-moving field operations.

WHAT YOU'LL FIND HERE AT HEWITT YOUNG:

At Hewitt Young, we don't just fill roles - we build careers!

Above all we take pride in our work. Every project reflects who we are, how we operate, and the standards we stand behind.

If you're driven, accountable, and ready to grow, you'll find your place here.