Assistant Construction Project Manager

Assistant Construction Project Manager – Commercial & School Construction

Location: Durham, NC

Base Salary: $70,000-$85,000 + Performance Bonus (DOE)

Position Type: Full-Time, Direct-Hire

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support commercial and ground-up charter school projects in the Durham area. Working with Project Managers and Superintendents, you will lead documentation management, cost tracking, and trade coordination. The hiring team values candidates with commercial or large multifamily experience, with ground-up school project exposure considered a strong plus.Our client is a full-service commercial general contractor and real estate developer in Durham, NC, specializing in high-performance commercial spaces and K–12 charter schools including over 40 completed school projects in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Documentation & RFIs: Prepare and track submittals, RFIs, transmittals, meeting minutes, and drawing updates.
• Project & Cost Coordination: Support schedule management, monthly pay apps, budget tracking, and vendor/subcontractor deliverables.
• Field Support: Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, support trade communication, and verify quality and safety compliance.
• Project Closeout: Assist with site inspections, punch list execution, securing certificates of occupancy, and compiling warranty/O&M manuals.

Qualifications

• Experience: 0–3+ years as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, or Field Engineer.
• Sector Background: Commercial general contracting or large-scale multifamily construction experience required; ground-up school exposure preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent field experience.
• Technical & Soft Skills: Proficient in construction management platforms (Procore, Bluebeam, Timberline, or MS Project) and MS Office. Strong organizational and trade communication skills.