Assistant Project Manager - Commercial General Contractor

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.