Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer

Direct hire opening with excellent benefits and perks; housing allowance, car allowance, per diem, etc.

Location: Traveling Role – Onsite at construction site for 10–14 months and then move to next site
Position Type: Full-Time

Must be able to work on-site and travel with projects.

Position Summary

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) / Project Engineer supports the planning and execution of construction projects while working closely with the Project Manager and project team. This role assists with project coordination, scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor management to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to contract requirements.

The APM / Project Engineer plays an important role in managing daily project activities, identifying issues, supporting problem resolution, and maintaining communication between field teams, subcontractors, and project leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day project activities under the supervision of the Project Manager

• Assist with project coordination including scheduling meetings, preparing invoices, and supporting cost tracking

• Monitor and report on project progress to ensure schedule and budget goals are maintained

• Assist with preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly project status reports

• Support development of cost estimates for assigned projects

• Solicit and obtain bids from subcontractors and material suppliers

• Support the processing of subcontractor invoices and ensure timely payments

• Assist in the preparation of change proposals and change orders

• Update project cost breakdowns to reflect approved changes and revisions

• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with coordination and supervision of field activities

• Communicate project delays or issues to the Project Manager and Superintendent

• Maintain strong working relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers

• Assist with job start-up documentation and project closeout requirements

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Building Technology degree, preferred. (specific experience without the specific degree will be considered)

• 3+ years of experience in construction project coordination, project engineering, or assistant project management roles

• Experience supporting commercial or industrial construction projects preferred, and ideally with mechanical, electrical or plumbing systems. 

• Understanding of construction scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and project documentation

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency with construction documentation, reporting, and project management software

• Ability and willingness to travel and work on-site for extended project assignments (10–14 months)