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Assistant Project Manager

$75k - $110k

JRM Construction Management, LLC

At JRM Construction, we build more than exceptional spaces - we build talented teams, rewarding careers, and trusted relationships. As a leading employee-owned construction firm, our people take ownership of every project and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding quality and a positive client experience. Guided by integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our people, JRM provides an environment where employees can grow and help shape the company’s long-term success. Job Summary The Assistant Project Manager (APM) is a core team member responsible for managing project change orders, subcontractor coordination, and project documentation with a high level of independence and accountability. The APM understands the financial, administrative, and logistical elements of construction and supports both internal teams and client-facing communications. Responsibilities and Duties Lead the preparation of Change Orders from inception to PO issuance, including detailed pricing review and subcontractor negotiation. Fully level subcontractor proposals and scopes of work, flagging any discrepancies or risks. Manage procurement timelines and coordination of long-lead items. Maintain ownership of the project submittal log and escalation of critical items. Understand, update, and track Schedule of Events (SOE) and project milestones. Work directly with the Superintendent to establish the Subcontractor Build Schedule. Take lead on the project financial close-out process, including reconciliation of POs, billing, and retention. Proactively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including leading subcontractor meetings when needed. Identify and elevate potential scope or financial risks; contribute to resolution strategies. Mentor and support Project Engineers and Project Coordinators. Qualifications and Skills Proficient to advanced knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and project logistics. Solid understanding of subcontract scopes, sequencing, and project budget impacts. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Procore, MS Project; working knowledge of Timberline. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and lead through challenges. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and detail level to audience. Adheres to and exemplifies JRM’s Core Values. Computer Systems Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Timberline (preferred but not required), On-Screen Takeoff (preferred but not required) Salary Information To the extent this position is performed in California, the annual salary range for this role is $75,000 - $110,000. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. For more information on how JRM Construction Management collects and uses your personal information, reference our Privacy Policy. The salary range listed in job postings reflects the Company’s good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as position tier, geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skills. Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in JRM Construction Management, LLC’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 07/31/2029 Why are you being asked to complete this form? We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. How do you know if you have a disability? 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