Assistant Project Manager II

At High Construction, we don’t just build structures, we build trust, relationships, and award-winning results.


Proudly serving eastern Pennsylvania and beyond, we specialize in commercial preconstruction, design-build, construction management, and general contracting services tailored to your project’s unique needs.


Our team is driven by precision, transparency, and deep commitment to delivering on time, on budget, and beyond expectations. From the first sketch to the final walk-through, we’re here to turn your vision into a reality, with craftsmanship that speaks for itself.

Let’s build what’s next — together. Join High Construction and be part of something lasting.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Assistant Project Manager provides key support to project management and field operations. The Assistant Project Manager is accountable to facilitate and directly support the daily operations of multiple projects. Responsible for thorough and timely review of material submittals, subcontractor requests for information, punchlist, and the Project Manager support on assigned design/build, construction management and competitively bid projects to meet the project’s stated functional, economic, schedule, safety and aesthetic requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND/OR EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• B.S. degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field required.
• 2+ years of construction related experience preferred
• Competency in Microsoft business suite software.
• Solid communication (verbal & written) skills.
• Working knowledge of Procore business application software or aptitude to learn.
• Familiarity with scheduling software applications.
• Demonstrated competency in handling job details, organization, and ability to work independently as a self-starter.
• Willingness to handle all aspects of assignments.

DIMENSIONS (SALES VOLUME, TOTAL EMPLOYEES REPORTING, PAYROLL, ETC.):

• Projects ranging in value from $<1 to >$25 million dollars, typically < $10 million dollars

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to Project Manager or Senior Project Manager. There are no direct reports to this position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Fundamental job requirements which an individual must be able to perform in order to accomplish the basic duties of the job.

1. Submittals - Develop project submittal log using contract drawings and specifications including lead times and required on the job dates. Review submittal packages from subcontractors and suppliers thoroughly and in a timely manner, prioritizing in conjunction with the project manager. Consult with subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers and design professionals to ensure compliance with project requirements. Follow up with design professionals to insure timely return of submittals. It is the responsibility of this position to ensure the submittals, approvals, and lead times do not delay the project schedule. Consult with APM Level 2 or PM as needed for any technical questions regarding submittals and RFI’s.

2. Drawing Updates - Maintain current contract drawings via electronic copies for all changes including RFI’s, submittals, and bulletins. Send bulletins to all subcontractors for pricing. Prepare subcontractor change order requests for review by Project Manager.

3. RFI’s - In conjunction with project manager and field supervision, review and process subcontractor requests for information and to support project schedule and quality goals. Follow up with design professionals to insure timely return of submittals. Identify any RFI that may impact costs on the project and set up PCO in conjunction with project manager.

4. Inspections - In conjunction with project manager and field supervision, assists with field inspections (typically in the punch list phase) to support technical quality and customer satisfaction goals.

5. O&M’s - Solicit and compile operations and maintenance manuals and as-built drawings for review by project manager around the time of project substantial completion.

6. Meetings - Assist Project manager with meetings including but not limited to monthly operation meeting reports, job meeting minutes, architectural field reviews, and subcontractor coordination. APM is expected to attend all regular onsite job meetings.

7. Billing - Assist Project manager with billing including but not limited to receiving and approving subcontractor bills, preparing owner bills and associated backup required.

8. Purchasing - Assist Project manager with purchasing including but not limited to scheduling de-scope meetings, minutes, subcontractor requests, and subcontract preparation. Prepare A401 scope sheets. Follow up with subcontractors as requested by PM to confirm insurance, executed documents, and pre-qualifications are met prior to starting onsite.

9. Forecasting - Assist Project manager with financial and forecasting updates including but not limited to internal projections, preparation of reporting, subcontractor change order negotiations and processing, owner change order preparation prior to submission. Run forecasting and month end reports for PM.

10. Scheduling - Assist Project manager with scheduling including but not limited to detailed subcontractor schedules, status updates from the field, and updating the master schedule.

11. Training - Provide training as needed for interns and Assistant Project Manager Level 1.

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