Assistant Project Manager (Restaurant/Retail Construction)

Direct Access to Project Manager and Director of Project Management, with room to grow into a Project Manager position Tiello has partnered with a highly successful General Contractor in South Florida on their search for an Assistant Project Manager who has experience working/supporting a project management team on high-end hospitality new construction projects. An Assistant Project Manager (APM) in construction supports senior/project managers and superintendents in delivering high-end hospitality (restaurants, retail) projects on schedule and within budget. They handle the administrative and coordination backbone of a project, ensuring smooth communication, documentation, and compliance Projects: High-End Hospitality (Restaurants, Hotel, Retail) Key Responsibilities: New project setup and coordination with field personnel to ensure alignment across all internal teams. Obtain permits and approvals, including visits to municipalities to expedite reviews and prevent delays. Assist the Project Manager in negotiating subcontractor scope and pricing and prepare subcontracts with required terms and conditions. Assist in developing and maintaining the project schedule with the Project Manager, Superintendent, and subcontractors. Schedule and track delivery of materials, equipment, and supplies to ensure timely arrival. Create, interpret, and manage RFIs, submittals, and RFPs to ensure accurate and timely information flow. Manage all project documentation including schedules, logs, subcontracts, RFIs, shop drawings, permits, inspections, purchase orders, COIs, change orders, and plans. Manage the full change‑order workflow, including preparing and issuing CORs, tracking approved and pending changes, and monitoring their impact on the project budget. Organize and maintain project folders to ensure accurate, current, and accessible information at all times. Prepare weekly project reports and participate in internal and external coordination meetings. Oversee project closeout including as‑built drawings, punch lists, warranties, turnover documentation, subcontractor closeout requirements, and final billing documentation. Independently manage small projects of limited scope and complexity when assigned. Identify potential issues early and collaborate with the team to implement proactive solutions. Assist the management team as needed. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 2 years of commercial construction/high end hospitality experience with a general contractor, preferred. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in reading and interpreting construction plans, specifications, and responsibility matrix. Strong communication skills with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach. Fluent in English (Spanish is a plus). Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) and project scheduling software (ProCore experience preferred). Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure. Resourceful, driven, and self-motivated with the ability to identify issues and support resolution. Ability to support project‑related financial tracking and maintain detailed documentation. Maintains accuracy, thoroughness, and follow‑through in a fast‑paced environment. Completes tasks efficiently and continuously seeks to improve productivity. Follows instructions and responds well to management direction. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Tiello is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Your Right to Work - In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr