Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager

Atlanta, Georgia Permanent USD85,000 - USD105,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager to support the successful delivery of commercial construction projects across municipal, hospitality, healthcare, education, and light industrial markets. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle while working alongside experienced construction professionals on diverse, technically challenging projects throughout the Southeast.
  • Gain exposure to multiple commercial construction sectors early in your career
  • Work with a reputable and growing company

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected commercial builder with a strong presence throughout the Georgia market and a reputation for delivering complex, high-quality projects across a diverse range of markets. With an employee-focused culture built around collaboration, accountability, and professional development, they offer construction professionals the opportunity to gain meaningful project experience while building a long-term career.

Job Description

  • Assist in planning and scheduling construction projects to meet deadlines.
  • Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Monitor project budgets and provide regular updates to senior management.
  • Support the management of permits, inspections, and compliance with local regulations.
  • Track project progress and prepare detailed reports for stakeholders.
  • Address and resolve issues that arise during project execution.
  • Ensure safety standards are maintained throughout the construction process.
  • Facilitate effective communication among team members and external partners.



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

  • 2+ years of experience in commercial construction as an Assistant Project Manager
  • Experience with municipal, hospitality, healthcare, education, and/or light industrial construction highly preferred
  • Ground-up and renovation construction experience highly desirable
  • Understanding of commercial construction means, methods, and sequencing
  • Working knowledge of project budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and cost control
  • Experience managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building abilities
  • Proficiency with construction management platforms such as Procore and Bluebeam preferred

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary between $85,000 and $105,000 annually
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) and retirement benefits
  • Strong pipeline of commercial construction projects
  • Diverse project exposure across healthcare, hospitality, education, municipal, and industrial markets
  • Opportunity to work on both ground-up and renovation projects
  • Clear advancement path into Project Manager and Senior Project Manager positions
  • Hands-on mentorship from experienced Project Managers and construction leaders
Contact
Sydney Franklin
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7109548

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Atlanta
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sydney Franklin
Job Reference
JN-092026-7109548
 

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