Assistant Project Manager

WHO ARE WE? Fortune‑Johnson is the premier contractor for building multifamily projects in the Southeast and Mid‑Atlantic. With over 40,000 units completed, we deliver a wide range of product types, including garden‑style apartments, retirement communities, student housing, high‑density, and mixed‑use developments. We pride ourselves on completing assignments on time and within budget. POSITION SUMMARY Fortune‑Johnson General Contractors is seeking an on‑site Assistant Project Manager. The ideal candidate is a construction professional with experience building projects in excess of $30 million (preferably in multifamily). The Assistant Project Manager will be the main representative at the jobsite, handling administrative responsibilities and serving as the key single point of contact for clients while providing leadership for the project team. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Assist Estimating in the preconstruction process. Review project plans, requirements, and specifications. Assist in creating a project‑specific logistics and safety plan. Create scopes of work that detail Fortune‑Johnson requirements and cover plans and specification requirements. Select and procure subcontractors in a timely manner. Ensure material and equipment are delivered to the jobsite promptly. Monitor the project status for schedule, cost, quality, and procedures. Manage project budgets and analyze and forecast monthly cost update reports. Oversee the pay‑request and billing process. Manage RFI, submittal, change order processes, and all document flow on the project. Partner with the Project Superintendent to ensure project success. Ensure that work progresses according to schedule. DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 5+ years of experience (preferably in wood‑frame multifamily construction on projects in excess of $20 million). Demonstrates leadership skills, ability to face challenges, solve problems, and motivate others. Excellent organizational skills. Supervisor, mentor, and develop direct reports. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency using a personal computer and company communication tools, including Procore project management software. Ability to build relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors to achieve positive outcomes. Excellent team player. Ability to maintain focus in a high‑level, fast‑paced environment. Ability to effectively organize, plan, and manage multiple activities. EEO STATEMENT Fortune‑Johnson 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. JOB INFORMATION Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Project Management and Information Technology Industry: Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr