Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager – Support High-Impact Commercial Construction Projects for DEI Incorporated

Company: DEI Incorporated

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio — Office-Based

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $65,000–$75,000 annually, based on experience

Travel: Approximately 10%

Industry: Commercial Construction / Design-Build

The Opportunity

DEI Incorporated is seeking a Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager to support commercial construction projects from preconstruction and buyout through closeout.

This is an office-based role in Cincinnati, not a work-from-home position. The APM will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal leadership while developing the skills required to advance within commercial construction project management.

What You’ll Do

• Assist Project Managers with project planning, documentation, scheduling, and cost control.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Prepare, track, and coordinate RFIs and submittals.
• Assist with change orders, project documentation, and subcontractor coordination.
• Support construction schedule updates and milestone tracking.
• Participate in drawing reviews and quantity take-offs.
• Assist with buyout, bid comparisons, and subcontractor procurement.
• Process and review project documentation, invoices, and supporting cost information.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, Superintendents, and subcontractors.
• Support project closeout and turnover activities.
• Travel occasionally to project sites as required.

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of how to read and interpret construction drawings.
• 3+ years experience working in a construction or trades office.
• 1+ years experience in commercial construction design.
• Strong organizational and document-management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work full-time from DEI’s Cincinnati office.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% as project needs require.
• Strong interest in building a long-term career in commercial construction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous commercial construction, project engineering, project coordination, or APM experience.
• Experience with submittals and RFIs.
• Knowledge of Procore or a similar construction-management platform.
• Exposure to construction scheduling.
• Experience with take-offs, bidding, buyout, or cost tracking.

Compensation & Benefits

• $65,000–$75,000 annually based on experience.
• Project-completion bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• HSA availability.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Per diem for qualifying travel.
• Employer-paid technical and safety training.
• Company technology and required safety equipment.

Career Growth

DEI has a history of long-term employee retention and internal development. This position can provide a path toward Project Manager responsibilities as experience and performance grow. Learn more at

DEI Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.