Assistant Project Manager
The Assistant Project Manager at Confidential Client supports project execution, subcontractor coordination, estimating, scheduling, and documentation within a civil construction context. This entry-level, mentorship-driven role offers hands-on experience and growth opportunities toward a Project Manager position, emphasizing technology adoption, field presence, and proactive problem-solving in a hybrid remote work environment.
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About the Role
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Assistant Project Manager to join a growing civil/site construction team. This is a mentorship-driven position ideal for a recent Civil Engineering or Construction Management graduate with internship experience, or a candidate with 2+ years of relevant field or office experience. You will support estimating, field operations, subcontractor coordination, documentation, and project closeout while learning systems and processes with a clear path to Project Manager responsibility.
What You’ll Do
- Assist the Operations Manager and Construction Project & Administration Manager with day-to-day project execution, including regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety.
- Coordinate scheduling and sequencing of subcontractors, vendors, and trade partners to maintain field momentum.
- Support pre-construction estimating: quantity takeoffs, bid solicitation, proposal prep, and subcontractor buyout.
- Help develop and maintain project schedules (Microsoft Project) and flag potential delays.
- Manage project documentation in Procore: RFIs, submittals, drawing logs, punch lists, and daily field reports.
- Assist with financial tasks: change order pricing, pay application preparation, budget tracking, and cost-to-complete reporting.
- Prepare meeting materials and progress updates to maintain clear communication between field, office, and clients.
- Conduct jobsite walks to monitor quality and safety; support punch list and closeout processes.
- Contribute to process improvement by helping refine checklists and standard procedures.
Who You Are / Core Traits
- Resourceful self-starter who asks good questions and follows through.
- Comfortable and confident on active construction sites.
- Tech-savvy and curious — eager to learn Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Excel, and AI tools.
- Quick learner, coachable, and enjoys hands-on mentorship.
- Well organized with strong follow-through and time management.
- Clear communicator and team player with a professional demeanor.
- Ambitious, responsible, and motivated to grow into a Project Manager role.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with internship experience; OR a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in construction/engineering in lieu of a degree.
- Basic understanding of civil and architectural drawings, plans, and specifications.
- Familiarity with scheduling tools (Microsoft Project or similar) or willingness to learn.
- Hands-on proficiency with, or strong willingness to learn, Procore and Bluebeam.
- Ability to work remotely from a home office and travel between job sites with a cell phone and laptop.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly across Central Florida; CDL is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and a professional, can-do attitude.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual Salary: $65,000 - $95,000
- Competitive base pay plus opportunity for a performance-based yearly bonus (after 2 years).
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Mileage reimbursement for site travel.
- Home office setup and laptop provided.
- Cell phone reimbursement.
- Company-sponsored training, industry certifications, and continued-education support.
- Leadership and development program with clear advancement pathway.
Work Location & Schedule
- Role is structured as ~75% remote (home office) and ~25% travel within the Central Florida region for site support, meetings, and networking (approximately 1 day per week).
- This is a hands-on role; expect regular site visits and field time combined with office/remote work.
Nice-to-Haves
- Internship experience with a civil/site contractor or engineering firm.
- Familiarity with earthwork, underground utilities, grading, and paving.
- Experience using Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Excel.
- Any construction-related certifications or OSHA safety training.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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