Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Position Overview
We are seeking an organized, proactive Assistant Project Manager to support delivery of healthcare and life science facility projects. The role will assist Project Managers with planning, coordination, and execution of Life Science, OSHPD/HCIA-regulated projects, ensuring compliance, schedule and budget adherence, and high-quality outcomes for clients. This position requires hands-on construction management experience in life science or healthcare environments and strong communication skills to coordinate contractors, design teams and regulatory authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in planning and executing healthcare and life science projects regulated by OSHPD and HCIA, including preparing and maintaining project schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate submittals, RFIs, change orders and construction documentation using project management platforms (e.g., Procore, Prolog).
• Prepare and review OSHPD and HCIA documentation, ensure regulatory compliance and facilitate approvals and inspections.
• Assist with site coordination, daily construction supervision, and contractor oversight to ensure quality, safety and adherence to contract documents.
• Collaborate with design teams, MEP engineers and specialty vendors on life science lab fit-outs, ensuring installation meets program and regulatory requirements.
• Track project costs, review pay applications, assist with forecasting and maintain accurate project financial records.
• Facilitate meetings, prepare progress reports and communicate schedule, budget and risk updates to internal teams and clients.
• Support QA/QC, safety compliance and closeout activities including punch lists, as-built documentation and turnover packages.
• Identify potential project risks and assist with developing mitigation strategies and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2+ years experience in construction project delivery, with demonstrable experience as an Assistant Project Manager on healthcare or life science projects.
• Direct experience and working knowledge of OSHPD processes and documentation requirements and HCIA-related compliance and approvals.
• Experience on life science projects (labs, vivariums, pharmaceutical fit-outs) with understanding of specialized MEP systems and laboratory standards.
• Proficiency with project management tools (Procore, Microsoft Project, Primavera or equivalent), BIM coordination workflows and common office software.
• Strong skills in schedule and budget monitoring, change management, submittal/RFI administration and contract document interpretation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to engage clients, contractors and regulatory agencies effectively.
• Valid OSHA 10/30 or equivalent safety training and a valid drivers license.
• Nice to have: experience on Public Works projects and prior roles as Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer; professional licensure (PE) or CCM is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company-paid premiums
• 401k with 5% matching
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 8 Paid holidays
• Paid vacation + sick time

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/28/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Salary

$95000 - $125000 USD per year