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Assistant Construction Project Manager

L5

invoke staffingDurham, NC2 days ago

$70,000-$85,000

Occupations

Construction ManagersProject Management SpecialistsFirst-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Industries

Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionAll Other Specialty Trade ContractorsOther Building Finishing Contractors
Assistant Construction Project Manager – Commercial & School Construction Location: Durham, NC Base Salary: $70,000-$85,000 + Performance Bonus (DOE)
Position Type: Full-Time, Direct-Hire
We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support commercial and ground-up charter school projects in the Durham area. Working with Project Managers and Superintendents, you will lead documentation management, cost tracking, and trade coordination. The hiring team values candidates with commercial or large multifamily experience, with ground-up school project exposure considered a strong plus. Our client is a full-service commercial general contractor and real estate developer in Durham, NC, specializing in high-performance commercial spaces and K–12 charter schools including over 40 completed school projects in the region.
Key Responsibilities: Documentation & RFIs: Prepare and track submittals, RFIs, transmittals, meeting minutes, and drawing updates. Project & Cost Coordination: Support schedule management, monthly pay apps, budget tracking, and vendor/subcontractor deliverables. Field Support: Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, support trade communication, and verify quality and safety compliance. Project Closeout: Assist with site inspections, punch list execution, securing certificates of occupancy, and compiling warranty/O&M manuals.
Qualifications
Experience: 0–3+ years as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, or Field Engineer. Sector Background: Commercial general contracting or large-scale multifamily construction experience required; ground-up school exposure preferred.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent field experience. Technical & Soft Skills: Proficient in construction management platforms (Procore, Bluebeam, Timberline, or MS Project) and MS Office. Strong organizational and trade communication skills.
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Level

SeniorL5

Salary

$70,000-$85,000

Location

Durham, NC

Occupation

Construction Managers

Industry

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

Posted

2 days ago

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