Job Description

Assistant Project Manager - Jacksonville, FL

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to collaborate with Project Managers in overseeing project activities to ensure adherence to cost, schedule, and quality standards. This position involves a range of administrative responsibilities, including computer-related tasks, paperwork management, communication facilitation, scheduling, and procurement and tracking of materials.

What You Will Be Doing

• Assist the Project Manager in obtaining cost estimates by acquiring pricing information.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of construction project schedules.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date job site files.
• Support the Project Manager in generating daily and monthly reports.
• Assist in securing necessary permits from governmental agencies and coordinate inspections with relevant authorities.
• Manage document control and distribution processes.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and Superintendent to coordinate the work of each trade.
• Contribute to the development of punch lists and oversee follow-up actions for timely completion of tasks.
• Assist in marketing projects.
• Undertake other duties assigned by the Project Manager.

The Ideal Candidate 

• Solid understanding of construction principles, techniques, and procedures.
• Proficiency in using computers and software programs for job costing, scheduling, and estimating.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret architectural plans and specifications.
• Strong organizational and information evaluation skills with effective problem-solving abilities.
• Capacity to coordinate multiple major activities concurrently and prioritize tasks based on schedule demands.
• Capability to perform routine duties independently with minimal direction or supervision.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated personal drive, initiative, and resourcefulness.
• A 2-4 year degree in construction management, construction science, or engineering, and/or a minimum of 5 years of project management experience in the construction field.