Assistant Project Manager (APM)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $95K - $125K Depending on experience and location

Commercial Casework Inc. (CCI) is a 50-year leader in high-end architectural millwork and custom cabinetry. We deliver complex interior projects; from fast-turn T&M work to full-scale campuses, for some of the most demanding clients in the Bay Area and beyond.

We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and growing. As we scale, we are hiring across multiple levels within our Project Management team. From Project Engineers (PEs), Assistant Project Managers (APMs), Project Managers (PMs), and Senior Project Managers (Sr. PMs).

This is an opportunity to step into a structured, high-performing environment with clear expectations, real ownership, and long-term upside.

How Our Team Is Structured
Our PM department is built around dedicated teams with clear roles, shared standards, and accountability:
Project Engineers (PEs) are trained to assist project managers
Assistant Project Managers (APMs) are trained to think and operate like PMs
Project Managers (PMs) own projects end-to-end with full accountability
Senior Project Managers (Sr. PMs) lead teams, mentor PMs/APMs, and drive performance across multiple projects
This structure allows us to:
Deliver complex millwork projects efficiently
Develop talent internally
Create clear paths for advancement

What Youll Do as an Assistant Project Manager (APM) -
You will support PMs while building the skills to take full project ownership.
Assist with submittals, RFIs, shop drawing coordination, and procurement tracking
Support budgeting, change orders, and billing processes
Coordinate internally with Engineering, Purchasing, Production and Field teams
Track schedules, deliveries, and install readiness
Learn to manage medium sized projects from award through closeout
Independently and without oversight be able to manage projects for up to $1M

Requirements
13+ years in APM, PM, or Project Coordinator role supporting commercial millwork projects, preferred.
Exposure to submittals, RFIs, or project coordination
Strong organization, communication, and willingness to learn

Technical Expectations
Comfortable with Bluebeam, Procore (or similar), and Excel
Ability to read and interpret drawings
Strong coordination with architects, engineers, and field teams
High attention to detail and finish quality
Millwork experience is strongly preferred for PM and Sr. PM roles.

Compensation and Benefits
We offer level-based compensation (adjusted based on location and experience):
APM: $95K $125K

Additional compensation:
Sign-on bonus
Quarterly bonus: Approximately equal to 15-20% of base salary (annual)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): 12% company contribution

Benefits:
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
401K & Roth with company match
1525 days PTO
10 paid holidays
Training reimbursement
Gym stipend
Cell phone allowance
Auto allowance
Childcare Reimbursement

Why CCI
100% employee-owned (ESOP); you share in the value you help create
Open-book management with real financial transparency
Union shop with strong field partnerships
Complex, high-end projects without large GC bureaucracy
Clear career growth from PE APM PM Senior PM Leadership

How to Apply - Submit your resume with a brief note describing:
The types of projects youve worked on or supported
Your level of ownership or involvement
Why architectural millwork interests you
Candidates who include this will be prioritized.

Commercial Casework Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.