Construction Manager (Assistant Project Manager)

Construction Manager - Building Systems (Assistant Project Manager) The Construction Manager assists the Project Manager with planning, directing, and coordinating various activities pertaining to daily field work, constructability, contractor management, jobsite safety, and quality assurance. This role is also responsible for overseeing field documents and construction drawing maintenance, as well as coordinating with related authorities for jobsite inspections and permitting. Primary Responsibilities • Assists the Project Manager with daily and periodic field reports, administrative tasks, scheduling and supervising daily contractor activities, and reviewing project progress to coordinate daily activities and work sequences. • Read and interpret construction drawings, specification, and product literature to coordinate with contractors/vendors for proper installation per the plan and specifications. • Schedule and coordinate material deliveries, location of deliveries as well as unloading and securing a laydown area as necessary. • Coordinate and maintain contact with the local building authorities, insurance carrier, fire department, police department, and other agencies having jurisdiction over the jobsite to ensure the requirements of each agency are met. • Ensure jobsites are maintained clean and organized with necessary safety measures in place and maintained for daily safety reviews of the jobsite and field workers. • Work with project site safety personnel and update the safety log and properly collect and record incident reports. • Oversees document control activities to ensure field documents, as well as compliance and labor reports, are properly generated and stored. • Coordinate with other team members for the proper project reporting to the owner. This includes progress reporting, look-ahead planning & reporting, and financial reporting in the assigned discipline. • Hold and lead project meetings as necessary with contractors, the owner, and related parties to share the project status and discuss any issues and problems. • Ensure RFIs and Submittals are properly exchanged and review/approve/return with/to appropriate party in timely manner. • Review change orders from contractors and analyze, evaluate, and negotiate as necessary for settlements for the contractual update. Qualifications • Technical capacity to interpret plans, drawings, and specifications. • Knowledge of industry safety standards and procedures, including safety inspections. • Knowledge of industry standards and accompanying policies and procedures, including site logistics and coordination. • Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures and systems, including document control. • Knowledge of the principles and practices of basic construction management, including inventory control. • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our small firm culture is a must, along with a tolerance for ambiguity. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee may also occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are specific to each project. Some flexibility in hours may be allowed as projects permit. This position may require overtime depending on project demands. Travel Travel is primarily local during the business day, although out of state travel may be necessary for project coordination. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Security Clearance Required: No Visa Candidate Considered: No Compensation Base Salary - USD $75,000 to $85,000 Never repost Full-time Benefits - Full Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate Commission Compensation - No Bonus Eligible - No Overtime Eligible - No Interview Travel Reimbursed - No Candidate Details Seniority Level - Mid-Senior Management Experience Required - No Minimum Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent Willingness to Travel - Always Ideal Candidate The job title is misleading, but this is what the company calls this person. It's really an APM (Assistant Project Manager) role. Most other companies would call this job an Assistant Project Manager, so if you try to recruit a Construction Manager from another company, they'll be overqualified. Salaries are hard-capped at the advertised range. Relo: Case by case, up to $5k reimbursement Perks: No bonuses. No company vehicles. Most positions do offer the typical cellphone/laptops, pending the job and candidate's needs. Interview Process: 1st interview will be video. 2nd can be either video or in-person/site visit depending situations.

Created: 2026-03-04