Assistant Project Manager
Own a defined portion of project scope across commercial and institutional construction projects, running your section of the job autonomously rather than as a shadow role.
- Industry
- Construction
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Employment
- Full time
What this role is measured on
Own the submittal process from intake through procurement, and direct subcontractor administration: payments, insurance, bond, safety, and haz-com compliance. Own document management and project controls, and lead coordination meetings (MEP, skin, site utility and logistics, phasing). Deliver accurate cost projection reporting for assigned scope without being requested, and execute the punch list on schedule.
Complete project closeout documentation and delivery for your area of responsibility on time.
Full job description The complete posting, as the client wrote it
The Mission
Own a defined portion of project scope across commercial and institutional construction projects, running your section of the job autonomously rather than as a shadow role.
Performance Objectives
Own the submittal process from intake through procurement, and direct subcontractor administration: payments, insurance, bond, safety, and haz-com compliance.
Own document management and project controls, and lead coordination meetings (MEP, skin, site utility and logistics, phasing).
Deliver accurate cost projection reporting for assigned scope without being requested, and execute the punch list on schedule.
Complete project closeout documentation and delivery for your area of responsibility on time.
Fit Traits
Early and Present. Early arrival and situational awareness around personnel are baseline habits carried over from service.
Respects the Chain of Experience. Defers to people with more reps regardless of rank.
Inspection-Disciplined. Daily inspection discipline is second nature.
Comfortable in Rough Conditions. Comfortable in heat, rain, and mud.
Small-Unit Minded. Values the small-unit cohesion that makes a crew work.
Requirements
- Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard.
- Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or related field.
- Experience on commercial construction projects (preferred).
- Familiarity with project management software (Procore or similar).
- Strong written and verbal communication; conflict resolution and organizational skills.
- Willingness to travel throughout the Southeast and relocate as projects require.
- Ideal fit for military engineers, Seabees, and logistics officers who managed construction, infrastructure, or facilities projects in uniform. Military equivalent: MOS 12B/12C/12N, CE ratings, 3E series AFSC, BU/CE/EO ratings, Civil Affairs 38A.
Benefits
- Base pay: $60,000-$75,000.
- Health coverage: medical, dental, and vision -- effective day one.
- Life insurance: company-provided -- effective day one.
- Retirement: 401(k), eligible day one.
- About the client: a regional commercial general contractor with multiple Southeast offices; the Georgia operation runs roughly 250 active job sites at any given time under a self-perform model with real progression paths.