Assistant Project Manager

Arena Family of Companies provided pay range This range is provided by Arena Family of Companies. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Arena Family of Companies Executive Search Manager - Construction | Girl Dad | Authenticity Wins | Luke 1:37 | Former NFLCall or text View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io Job Title: Assistant Project Manager / Junior Project Manager Industry: Federal Construction, Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship Compensation: $120,000 to $140,000 (depending on experience) Employment Type: Full-time, On-site About the Role: Retained by a federal construction firm in San Diego seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager or Junior Project Manager to support our growing project load. This role is ideal for someone with strong commercial construction knowledge and hands-on construction and CAD experience. You’ll work directly with Project Managers, shadowing and assisting with scopes, estimates, and project setup while contributing to drawing updates and internal coordination. Career advancement into a Project Manager as you come on board and prove your worth. Must have commercial projects experience. Key Responsibilities: Assist the lead Project Manager in all phases of construction projects Redline and update existing AutoCAD files for as-builts and plan revisions Use Bluebeam and AutoCAD to support internal drawing and markup needs Maintain and organize CAD files and ensure accurate documentation Support scope development, walk jobs with the PM, and document site conditions Help prepare estimates using RSMeans data and estimating software Manage PDF as-builts and perform light revisions in-house Build quick and accurate budgets and proposals in estimating software Primarily in-office role with occasional site visits Requirements: Must have some level of AutoCAD experience (entry level acceptable) Strong construction knowledge with commercial or federal project background Proficient in Bluebeam just preferred. Ability to redline and revise drawings independently Preferred familiarity with RSMeans and how federal pricing and bidding is structured Understanding of estimating software and how to build scope and pricing quickly Excellent organizational skills, though not expected to manage teams yet Able to support multiple active projects and work closely with office admin staff Bonus Skills: Prior experience working with federal agencies or on government contracts Exposure to project walks, preconstruction meetings, and field coordination Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Management Industries Construction Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Arena Family of Companies by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified about new Project Manager jobs in San Diego, CA . People Planning & Initiatives Program Manager We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr