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.