Assistant Project Manager

Assists in the preparation of estimates, project budgets and unit cost reports. Organizes and conducts pre-construction planning meetings. Participates in the successful negotiation of project subcontracts. Assists the project team in preparing the project management plan and planning the successful execution of the construction contract Participates in value engineering services as appropriate. Obtains and reviews plans and specifications and determines their completeness and consistency. Assists the project owner in obtaining permits and participates in resolving other regulatory requirements as necessary. Assists in the preparation of project schedule and develops milestones necessary to successfully complete the project in concert with the Project Superintendent. Participates in project schedule updates as needed. Develops the monthly client pay requests and follows up on the collection of billings to ensure funds are collected as per the contract terms & in a timely manner. Controls the payment of job and subcontractor costs based on construction progress, document review and approval and coordinates with the job cost accountant for payments and lien releases. Participates in monthly job cost reviews to declare project status and increases project profitability and promotes Abbott Construction objectives and goals. Manages project material and equipment procurement within the project budget constraints and consistent with the project delivery schedule. Develops and monitors project quality, safety, and risk management plans. Negotiates owner and subcontractor change orders and manages the resulting schedule, cost, and profit impacts. Attends, directs as needed, and may take notes for project team meetings, including weekly Owner/Architect meetings and subcontractor and other coordination meetings. Coordinates all final close out procedures for the project including as-built drawing, punch lists, final billing, occupancy permit, owner acceptance, project manuals, warranty letters, subcontractor close out, letter of substantial completion, and letter of recommendation. Participates in the post completion project review and provides Preconstruction with information for their database. Trains and mentors project and field engineers and other team members as needed. Manages project engineers to assure project construction compliance through reviewing, submitting, and following up on submittals, Requests for Information, document revisions, and other documentation to avoid delays and additional risk to the project. Updates and implements software programs for collaboration, quality, and document management. Develops and maintains owner relationships. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of two or more years of commercial construction experience. Demonstrates excellent communication skills by expressing ideas clearly and effectively and has strong negotiation skills. Understands construction laws and practices; applies building codes and other design requirements correctly and reads blueprints correctly. Maintains the Abbott Construction standard of ethics, conduct, and organizational policies. Excels in problem solving. Finds relationships between data from different sources to formulate alternative solutions. Works well with other people; takes time to help co-workers, customers, and others to achieve their goals and assignments. Knows how to plan an effective course of action for self and others. Knows how to allocate resources and assign personnel. Uses time efficiently and is well-organized. Knows how to manage events to achieve goals. Is a self-starter and works well without close supervision. Has a record of achieving aggressive goals. Professional affiliations (e.g. AGC member) and credentials (e.g. PE) preferred. Ability to speak basic Spanish commands, questions, and instructions regarding construction preferred. Strong computer and technical skills. Ability to learn new software programs quickly and apply them to processes. The full salary range for this position is $90,000 to $115,000.This position is eligible for a target bonus. Benefits: Abbott Construction offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program. Note: Sick leave accrues at one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked. Accrual for sick leave is capped at 240 hours. At the end of each calendar year, you will be allowed to carry over accrued and unused sick leave up to 240 hours. You will not begin accruing sick leave until you drop below the accrual cap. Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. EEO Statement - Abbott Construction isan equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at Email: View email address on click.appcast.io About Us At Abbott, it’s all about providing an exceptional experience — for our clients, our construction partners and most importantly, our employees. Our team is made up of talented professionals who fully embrace the company’s brand pillars of stewardship, collaboration, and integrity. They are respectful, hardworking individuals who take pride in what they do and in helping others achieve their goals. In addition, Abbott’s size, combined with the versatile talents of our team, gives us the unique ability to adapt resources and approaches based on specific needs. This flexibility not only enables us to stand out from the crowd by being a responsive business partner who can quickly adjust to any situation, but also offer diverse and rewarding opportunities to our employees. The STO Building Group family of companies —Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com. Job Info Job Identification 53674 Job Category Project Management Posting Date 08/05/2026, 04:50 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations 3408 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA, 98134, US #J-18808-Ljbffr