Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Interiors (On-Site)

Job Description

Job Description

United Contractor Services is adding an Assistant Project Manager to support active commercial interior work - metal framing and drywall, acoustical ceilings, EIFS and stucco, painting, and Division 8 and Division 10 specialties. You'll report to a veteran Project Manager and own the coordination, paperwork, and follow-through that keeps a job on schedule. The seat gives you a close-up view of how projects actually get run, and it's the usual path to running your own.Who We AreUCS self-performs its scope on commercial interior projects nationwide, out of a headquarters in Kennesaw, Georgia. We're a multi-craft specialty subcontractor and rank in the Top 50 Walls and Ceilings contractors in North America. Because we don't broker our work out to third parties, the crews are ours and so is the responsibility when something needs fixing.What the Job Looks LikeMost of your day is spent making sure the office and the jobsite are working off the same information. That means:Serving as the connection point between your PM, field supervision, general contractors, and suppliersSupporting schedule development, crew planning, and material logistics so the job holds its dates and its budgetManaging submittals, RFIs, change orders, and daily reports, and keeping the project file currentCoordinating with field leadership on installation quality and workmanship standards, including punch list closeoutMonitoring quantities and job costs, and raising red flags to the PM earlyClearing obstacles as they come up - a material that didn't ship, a trade conflict in the field, an approval sitting on someone's deskWhat We're Looking ForA degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field. Comparable field or office experience will be weighed on its own merits.1+ years in commercial construction, project coordination, or a comparable support positionAbility to read drawings and specifications, or the drive to pick it up fastWorking command of Excel, Word, and OutlookFamiliarity with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar platforms is a plusThe Right FitThe Assistant PMs who do well with us are organized, straightforward, and comfortable going after an answer rather than waiting on one. You'll spend your day dealing with superintendents, GC project engineers, and vendors, so clear communication and the willingness to hold people to their word count for more than polish. You'll carry more than one job at a time and the priorities will move on you. Anyone looking for a set routine that repeats itself daily should pass on this one.Pay and BenefitsSalary set according to experienceComplete benefits packageMentorship from Project Managers who came up through the tradesA real track into a Project Manager role for those who earn itNext StepsApply through this listing with a current resume. Applications are reviewed as they arrive and we move fast on candidates who match.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe United Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation gender identity or age.Drug Test and Background Disclaimer:Candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo a drug test and background check in accordance with applicable laws. Providing false information may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or termination of employment. By submitting an application, candidates acknowledge and agree to these requirements.