Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Opportunity for Career Progression

Exposure to different sectors within commercial construction

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, employee-owned commercial general contractor with a strong presence across the Southeast. Since its founding in the late 1980s, the company has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality projects across sectors including commercial, healthcare, higher education, industrial, retail, and multifamily construction. Known for its collaborative culture, investment in employee development, and long-term commitment to its people, the business offers the stability and resources of a major contractor while maintaining a strong focus on career growth and employee success

Job Description

Assist in developing detailed project plans, timelines, and schedules.

Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

Ensure alignment of project aspects with stakeholder's expectations.

Maintain project documentation, including contracts, permits, and daily logs.

Prepare and distribute regular progress reports to the project manager and stakeholders.

Assist in tracking project budgets and expenditures.

Help in preparing cost estimates and forecasts.

Help develop and update project schedules.

Provide on-site support to the project manager and site supervisors.

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.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field

At least a full year of experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager in commercial construction

Shows strong follow through, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate project needs before they become problems.

Comfortable supporting schedule updates, cost tracking, procurement, and change management processes.

Works well under pressure, adapts quickly, and remains solutions oriented in a fast paced environment.

Eager to learn, open to mentorship, and driven to grow into a future Project Manager.

What's on Offer

Base salary with eligibility for performance based bonus annually

Full benefits package including 80% employee coverage for health insurance, dental and vision

ESOP

16 days PTO

Vehicle allowance

Reimbursement program for education

Personal development trainings to continue career growth