About the role
An established commercial general contractor in Central Virginia is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with hands-on commercial general contracting experience to support construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
This is a growth role: you will take ownership of key project activities, bridge field and office operations, and build the skills needed to step into a full Project Manager position.
The ideal candidate has a solid grasp of commercial construction processes, project documentation, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and cost control.
Key Responsibilities
- Support commercial projects, including renovations and tenant improvements, from planning and procurement through completion. - Coordinate daily activities with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, superintendents, and clients. - Prepare, distribute, and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, meeting minutes, and correspondence. - Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and contracts to catch discrepancies, missing information, and coordination issues. - Help build and maintain project schedules, track milestones, and address potential delays. - Monitor budgets, committed costs, invoices, purchasing, and change orders to support sound financial control. - Coordinate material orders, deliveries, subcontractor sequencing, and jobsite logistics. - Attend project meetings, document decisions, assign follow-ups, and track open items to resolution. - Visit jobsites to monitor progress, document field conditions, and coordinate solutions with superintendents and project teams. - Support inspections, punch lists, warranty items, client turnover, and final closeout. - Flag potential schedule delays, cost overruns, procurement challenges, and scope changes before they affect delivery. - Assist with subcontractor coordination, project reporting, and communication between field and office. - Take on increasing responsibility for scheduling, cost management, subcontractor coordination, and overall execution.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in commercial construction, project engineering, project coordination, or project management. - Required: prior employment with a commercial general contractor. - Experience with commercial building projects, renovations, or tenant improvements. - Working knowledge of construction documents, specifications, RFIs, submittals, contracts, schedules, and change orders. - Understanding of construction sequencing, procurement, subcontractor management, and project controls. - Ability to coordinate effectively with field teams, design professionals, trade partners, vendors, and clients. - Experience tracking project costs, purchasing commitments, schedules, and change-order activity. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction or project management software. - Strong communication, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. - Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; relevant practical experience may substitute.
Please Note: Commercial construction experience is essential. Candidates whose experience is limited to residential construction will not qualify.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications. - Health insurance. - Retirement plan options. - Paid time off. - Company-sponsored benefits and programs. - Professional development and ongoing training. - Opportunities to own increasingly complex project responsibilities. - A clear career path toward Project Manager. - Long-term professional growth within an established commercial construction firm.
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