Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction
haysSilver Spring (MD)
$85,000–$100,000
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Posted 6 days ago
haysSilver Spring (MD)
SENIORITY
Mid
SALARY
$85,000–$100,000
About the role
Your new company Join a rapidly growing commercial general contractor that has built a reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects through a collaborative, team-first approach. Over the past several years, the company has experienced tremendous growth, expanding from a small operation into a highly respected regional contractor with more than $150M in annual revenue. Their focus isn't simply completing projects - it's delivering exceptional results, developing their people, and building long-term relationships with both clients and employees. With a strong backlog of repeat business and a culture centered around operational excellence, this is an organization where ambitious construction professionals can build a long-term career and see a clear path for advancement. Your new role As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll support the Project Management team in the successful delivery of ground-up commercial construction projects ranging from $20M–$30M, along with select interior renovation projects. This is a hands-on role that offers significant exposure to all phases of the construction life cycle.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with project execution from pre-construction through closeout.
- Developing purchasing schedules and coordinating procurement activities.
- Supporting subcontractor buyout, contract administration, and vendor management.
- Tracking project financials, budgets, pay applications, and change orders.
- Working closely with Superintendents to maintain accurate project schedules.
- Coordinating with estimating, purchasing, field teams, clients, architects, and subcontractors.
- Maintaining project documentation and ensuring timely project reporting.
- Building strong relationships with clients and trade partners to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Project types include grocery stores, retail centers, office buildings, warehouses, banks, recreation facilities, dealerships, medical renovations, and other commercial construction projects.
- What you'll need to succeed
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.3+ years of commercial construction experience with a General Contractor.
- Experience supporting ground-up construction projects, ideally $10M+ in value.
- Understanding of construction documents, project sequencing, and construction means and methods.
- Experience with project management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or similar.
- Exposure to budgeting, cost tracking, change orders, scheduling, and pay applications.
- Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
- A team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- What you'll get in return
- Base salary of $85,000–$100,000 + performance-based bonus opportunities
- Company-paid health insurance
- Dental, vision, life, disability, and HSA benefits 401(k) with 6% company match
- Paid parental leave
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Cell phone allowance
- Company fuel card
- Professional development and ongoing training
- Clear career advancement opportunities within a growing organization
- What you need to do now
- If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
- If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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