Assistant Project Manager

Application Instructions

Thank you for your interest in joining the C. Herman Team! Please include your resume and applicable project list with your application. We will review your materials as quickly as possible and be in touch should your experience align with our open opportunities.

Position Description

Who We Are

C. Herman Construction is a premier general contractor dedicated to building each and every project like it's our own. We proudly serve the Southeast with licenses in NC, SC, and GA, with market expertise is in four key sectors: multi-family, commercial, interiors, and historic rehab projects. C. Herman Construction is focused on bringing together highly driven team members who think like owners and collaborate on a shared mission: To provide quality construction and exceptional customer service through a dedicated partnership approach. While our projects are large, our team members are our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on having a small closeknit hardworking crew that is like a family. Our family-oriented mindset and commitment to being an employee-owned company is central to our culture, how we support our employees, serve our clients, and partner with our vendors. As our company continues to grow and diversify, we stay focused on this mindset, work hard together, have fun together, and continue to deliver the same high level of customer service to our clients and communities expect.

What We Are Looking For

C.Herman Construction is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager with 2+ year's experience in multi-family construction. This position will work closely with the project team and assist the Project Manager and/or Senior Project Manager. The Assistant Project Manager (APM) plays a key support role on the project management team, working closely with Project Managers and Superintendents to ensure the successful execution of each project. The APM contributes to initial project start up, budget and schedule tracking, subcontractor coordination, documentation, and quality control. As projects near completion, the APM also assists with punch list execution and project closeout activities

Job Responsibilities

Project Support and Coordination

• Assist Project Manager in the day-to-day coordination of assigned projects.
• Support preconstruction activities such as permit tracking, subcontractor buyout, and contract execution.
• Document meeting minutes for both subcontractor meetings and internal team meetings
• Help maintain and monitor the project schedule in collaboration with the Superintendent. Maintain project logs, including RFIs, submittals, subcontracts, purchase orders, and material deliveries.
• Provide updates, status and completion, to Project Manager on all requested activities.
• Assist in collecting and reviewing SOV's from Subcontractors and vendors
• Maintain project plans, samples and other submittals.

Communication & Documentation

• Build strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants, clients and municipalities. Earn customer/client trust and satisfaction.
• Assist with project OAC meetings including prepare meeting agendas and take detailed meeting minutes.
• Maintain effective communication with owners, design teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Ensure all documentation is current and filed according to project standards.
• Track and update change orders, PCO's and PCCO's
• Compile updated information/photos of project progress each month for monthly reports for clients
• Work closely with the Project Administrator in obtaining all necessary information to process subcontracts, PO's and change orders.

Budget & Financial Tracking

• Help review subcontractor invoices and support monthly owner billing process.
• Track and log potential change orders and verify backup documentation.
• Assist in maintaining budget and monthly cost reports with PM oversight.

Field Support & Quality Control

• Coordinate with field team to ensure timely resolution of RFIs and submittals.
• Visit job sites regularly to support quality assurance, monitor progress, and support safety compliance.
• Maintain daily logs or field reports as needed.
• Assist in Owner Walks and Owner acceptance
• Assist with unit and clubhouse punch list
• Assist with project close-out tasks

Position Requirements

• 2+ years construction management experience required
• Degree in construction management, civil engineering or related field preferred
• Multifamily Construction experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Experience using Procore or another construction project management software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• High level of accountability and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

Benefits:

We offer an environment that encourages professional and personal growth, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative culture. Join a team that values people and a place where our team members are our greatest asset.

Some benefits include:

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus potential
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Employee stock ownership
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Family/medical leave
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Company 401K
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 Paid holidays per year
• Company Outings/Team Building Events
• Employee referral program

Equal Opportunity Employer

C. Herman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. We are committed to fostering a fair and merit-based workplace where every employee feels valued and respected.