Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a driven, detail-oriented, and eager-to-grow Assistant Project Manager to join our team in Alexandria, Louisiana. 

Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving problems, and takes pride in delivering quality work? Do you enjoy balancing the big picture while staying focused on the details that keep projects moving forward?

If so, Ratcliff Construction may be the right fit for you.

For nearly 100 years, Ratcliff Construction has built a reputation as a trusted leader in commercial construction throughout Louisiana. As a family-owned company, we believe in investing in our people, creating opportunities for growth, and building strong relationships both inside and outside the company.

At Ratcliff, we live by our core values:
Teamwork • Positive Attitude • Relationship-Driven • Excellence • Family-Oriented • Professionalism

We believe that “Through great relationships, we build great things!”

What You’ll Do:

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will support the Project Management team in the successful execution of commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role is ideal for someone who is hands-on, business-minded, eager to learn, and looking to grow their career in construction management.

Responsibilities include:

✅ Assisting with project planning, scheduling, and coordination

✅ Supporting contract administration and project documentation

✅ Tracking material procurement, fabrication, and project progress

✅ Assisting with pricing and processing changes in scope

✅ Coordinating with subcontractors, vendors, architects, owners, and field teams

✅ Helping monitor project budgets, schedules, and milestones

✅ Identifying issues proactively and helping develop practical solutions

✅ Maintaining project reports, meeting notes, logs, and other project records

✅ Supporting the team in delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards

✅ Reporting daily to either our Alexandria or Baton Rouge office based on location

Who You Are:

✔ A motivated construction professional looking to grow into a Project Management leadership role

✔ Organized, analytical, and detail-oriented

✔ Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment

✔ A strong communicator who works well with teams, clients, and trade partners

✔ Proactive, adaptable, and solution-focused

✔ Looking for an opportunity to make a real impact without getting lost in the red tape of a large corporation

What We Offer:

Competitive Pay & Benefits — including medical, dental, vision, disability, accident, critical illness, and life insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Career Growth & Development Opportunities

Opportunity to work on meaningful commercial construction projects throughout Louisiana

If you are ready to build your career with a company that values hard work, relationships, and professional growth, we would love to hear from you.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran