Assistant Project Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager for a direct hire opportunity in Charleston, SC, supporting residential and commercial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. This role is ideal for a construction professional with project engineering or assistant project management experience who is ready to take the next step in project leadership.

The Assistant Project Manager will work closely with the Project Manager, Superintendent, field teams, and subcontractors to help drive successful project execution. This is a strong opportunity to join a collaborative construction environment with supportive leadership, hands-on learning, and exposure to project financials, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, safety, quality, and client relations. Candidates who enjoy teamwork, accountability, and building long-term career growth in construction project management will be well aligned with this role.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the Project Manager and Superintendent in managing assigned construction projects from pre-construction through closeout.
- Assist with project financials, cost procedures, risk management, subcontract administration, and client communication.
- Maintain project files, documentation, photo records, schedules, and information flow using project management software.
- Coordinate with field teams and subcontractors to support quality control, buyout activities, site progress, and project closeout.
- Conduct site safety walks and help promote a strong safety culture across project teams and subcontractors.
- Participate in company meetings, trainings, workshops, and industry events as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $70,000 to $75,000 per year.
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Life insurance.
- 401K with employer matching.
- Paid time off.
- Holidays.
- Incentive compensation bonus.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Support construction project execution from pre-construction through closeout.
- Assist with project schedules, budgets, cost procedures, and subcontract coordination.
- Help manage project documentation, site communication, quality control, and safety compliance.
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, field teams, clients, and subcontractors.

- Degree in Construction Management or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or equivalent role in the construction industry.
- Basic understanding of construction operations, job site safety requirements, contract management, planning and scheduling, budgets, and building products.
- Proficiency with Procore, On-Screen Takeoff, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong communication, teamwork, initiative, organization, and dependability.
- Ability to work collaboratively with office and field teams in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Willingness to travel occasionally as required by project needs.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience supporting residential, commercial, or office construction projects.
- Familiarity with subcontract buyout, project closeout, field quality control, and subcontractor coordination.
- Exposure to project financial tracking, change management, and construction scheduling software.
- Demonstrated interest in growing into a Project Manager role.

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