Assistant Project Manager - (K-12 Construction)

About Our Client

This firm is known for strong communication, lean operations, and the ability for team members to perform successfully and independently.

• Support the Project Manager in planning, scheduling, and coordinating all phases of construction projects.
• Run the project with the Project Manager and have experience running them yourself
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, scope review, contract preparation, and performance tracking.
• Maintain and update project documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and daily logs.
• Monitor project budgets and cost reports, flagging variances and assisting with corrective actions.
• Coordinate material orders, deliveries, and inspections to keep the schedule on track.
• Communicate regularly with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve issues.
• Help enforce safety protocols and quality control standards on-site.
• Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Support project closeout activities including punch lists, warranty documentation, and turnover packages.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Must have:

• Experience running multiple projects at once.
• 2+ years of experience working on commercial construction projects.
• Experience using construction related software.
• Experience doing RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• High attention to detail.

Nice to have:

• Experience with conceptual estimating.
• Quantity takeoffs, cost estimating.

• Competitive base salary up to $100K, plus annual performance bonuses.
• Fast‑track growth to Project Manager with strong professional development support.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and paid time off.
• Vehicle or mileage allowance, along with tools, PPE, and tech resources for efficient project management.