APM - Commercial Construction - $95K + ESOP

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, a leading employee-owned construction management firm in Maine, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career construction professional to gain exposure to complex, large-scale projects while working alongside some of the region's top builders.

Client Details

Our client is a highly respected construction management and general contracting firm with a strong presence throughout Maine. Known for delivering projects across healthcare, institutional, multifamily, public, and commercial markets, they have built an outstanding reputation for quality, collaboration, and employee development. As a 100% employee-owned organization, they foster a culture where team members have a direct stake in the company's success and long-term growth.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with the successful execution of multimillion-dollar construction projects
• Assist with project documentation, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and procurement activities
• Monitor project progress and help ensure milestones, budgets, and quality expectations are achieved
• Participate in owner, architect, and subcontractor meetings and maintain accurate project records
• Review submittals, RFIs, change orders, and project correspondence
• Collaborate with field teams to address project challenges and maintain construction schedules
• Track project costs and assist with forecasting and reporting functions
• Help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with client expectations

Profile

A successful Assistant Project Manager should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of construction industry experience
• Experience supporting commercial construction projects, preferably with budgets in the multimillion-dollar range
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment
• Field experience or direct exposure to jobsite operations is highly preferred
• Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office applications is a plus

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary of $80,000 - $95,000
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Project-based bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Summer Friday benefits
• Career development and mentorship from experienced construction professionals
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects across Maine
• Long-term advancement potential with a financially stable, growing organization

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Requirements Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field Minimum of 2 years of construction industry experience Experience supporting commercial construction projects, preferably with budgets in the multimillion-dollar range Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment Field experience or direct exposure to jobsite operations is highly preferred Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office applications is a plus