Assistant Project Manager - Charlotte - Commercial

Charlotte, North Carolina Permanent USD80,000 - USD95,000 per year View Job Description
Join a growing Special Projects Group supporting renovations, tenant improvements, healthcare upgrades, retail projects, and other fast-paced construction assignments valued under $10M. This role offers hands-on experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while developing the skills and client relationships needed to progress into a Project Manager position.
  • Top ENR firm
  • Fast-track your path to Project Manager in 1-2 years

About Our Client

Our client is a nationally recognized, employee-owned general contractor with a strong reputation for delivering construction management, general contracting, and design-build services across the United States. Backed by the resources of a large organization and the culture of a close-knit local office, they offer stability, career growth, and exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects.

Job Description

      • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, often ranging from 5 to 15 active assignments.
      • Coordinate renovations, tenant improvements, healthcare upgrades, retail projects, occupied-space construction, and emergency response work.
      • Respond proactively to client requests and maintain strong customer relationships.
      • Develop and update project budgets, pricing proposals, and schedules with quick turnaround times.
      • Support project execution from preconstruction through closeout.
      • Collaborate with estimating, operations, field teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure successful project delivery.
      • Monitor project costs, schedules, documentation, and overall performance.
      • Assist in managing contracts, change orders, project reporting, and project communications.
      • Maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail across multiple priorities.
      • Take on increasing client-facing and leadership responsibilities as part of a defined growth path toward Project Management.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant



Must-Have Qualifications

  • Experience working in commercial construction project management, project engineering, estimating, or a related construction management role.
  • Ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects and competing priorities.
  • Experience supporting projects valued up to approximately $10M.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with clients, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
  • Motivated to develop into a Project Manager within the next 1 to 2 years.



Preferred Experience

  • Experience with renovations, tenant improvement, healthcare, retail, occupied-space, or special projects work.
  • Exposure to budgeting, estimating, scheduling, and project financial management.
  • Prior client-facing responsibilities within a construction environment.
  • Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

What's on Offer

    • Competitive compensation between $80K-$95K
    • Join an employee-owned company and share in the organization's long-term success through its ESOP.
    • Gain accelerated career development with a clear path to Project Manager within 1 to 2 years.
    • Work on a variety of challenging projects that provide broad exposure across construction types and delivery methods.
    • Enjoy the support of a national contractor while benefiting from the culture and visibility of a smaller local office.
    • Be part of a company with strong financial performance, an impressive repeat-client rate, and a reputation for delivering quality projects throughout the region

We invite motivated candidates in Charlotte to apply today for this exciting opportunity to advance their career in the construction department. All resumes will be reviewed within 24 hours!

Contact
Helen Linehan
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7084886

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Charlotte
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Helen Linehan
Job Reference
JN-082026-7084886
 

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