Associate Project Manager

Associate Project ManagerJack Laurie Group is seeking a motivated, competitive, and driven individual to join our team as an Associate Project Manager. This role is designed for someone who wants to build a long-term career in commercial construction project management. You will work directly alongside an experienced Project Manager while gaining hands-on experience in estimating, bidding, project execution, customer management, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination across multiple trades. During your first 6–12 months, you will follow a structured development path designed to prepare you to take ownership of your own projects and customer relationships. Our goal is simple: develop the next generation of Project Managers who can successfully manage their own projects, customers, and book of business.What You'll Do:Work alongside an experienced Project Manager and learn all aspects of commercial construction project management.Assist with bidding, estimating, takeoffs, and proposal preparation.Build relationships with customers, architects, general contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams.Participate in project meetings and jobsite visits.Coordinate project schedules and communicate with multiple trades.Assist with project documentation, costs, change orders, and customer communications.Help develop solutions to project challenges while keeping projects on schedule and within budget.Learn the financial side of project management, including job costing, profitability, forecasting, and project performance.Develop the skills and experience necessary to independently manage projects and customer relationships.What We're Looking For:Required Qualifications:Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.Competitive mindset with a desire to succeed.Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.Confidence to professionally hold others accountable when necessary.Desire to grow into a Project Manager role and take ownership of projects and customers.Preferred Qualifications:Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.Experience in commercial construction, estimating, project coordination, field supervision, or operations.Ability to read blueprints and construction documents.Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to take ownership and drive results.Military leadership experience is a plus.The Ideal Candidate:You'll thrive in this role if you:Enjoy competition and winning.Want to build long-term customer relationships.Like solving complex problems.Are comfortable having difficult conversations when necessary.Can work through the details without losing sight of the big picture.Have leadership aspirations.Want responsibility and accountability rather than simply completing assigned tasks.Want the opportunity to eventually manage your own projects, customers, and book of business.Compensation & Benefits:Base Salary: $55,000–$65,000 per year Starting compensation will be based on overall experience, construction knowledge, and industry exposure. In addition to base pay, this position offers: Commission and bonus opportunities Structured mentorship and hands-on training Clear advancement path into a Project Manager role Exposure to large-scale commercial construction projects Opportunity to work directly with established customers and general contractors Professional development and long-term career growth opportunities