Principle Purpose of the Job:

The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and delivering construction projects on time, on budget, and to specification. This position handles much of the day-to-day project administration, including documentation, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor coordination, and cost tracking, and serves as a key link between the office, the field, owners, and design teams. The Assistant Project Manager works closely with superintendents and foremen to keep information flowing and problems solved before they slow the job down.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Project Manager with planning, scheduling, and coordinating all phases of assigned projects.
• Prepare, track, and maintain project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and daily logs.
• Help develop and update project schedules; track progress against milestones and flag potential delays early.
• Support cost control by tracking budgets, reviewing invoices, processing pay applications, and monitoring committed costs.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs, estimates, and bid packages during preconstruction.
• Coordinate procurement of materials and equipment, including tracking lead times and deliveries to remote mountain job sites.
• Communicate with subcontractors, suppliers, owners, architects, and engineers to resolve questions and keep work moving.
• Review plans, specifications, and site drawings to identify conflicts, scope gaps, or constructability issues.
• Visit job sites regularly to monitor progress, quality, and safety, and to support superintendents and foremen.
• Help coordinate permits, inspections, and compliance with local, county, and state requirements.
• Support enforcement of OSHA and company safety standards on all projects.
• Assist with project closeout, including punch lists, as-built drawings, warranties, and O&M documentation.
• Maintain organized digital project files using company project management software

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent field experience considered.
• 1–3 years of experience in construction project management, project engineering, estimating, or field supervision.
• Experience with site work, excavation, utilities, or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and site drawings.
• Working knowledge of construction scheduling, budgeting, and contract documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction software preferred.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of construction site safety; OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.

 Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Split between office work and regular job site visits across Grand County and surrounding mountain communities.
• Site visits involve walking uneven terrain, climbing, and exposure to outdoor conditions, including cold, snow, and high altitude.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Full-time position; extended hours may be required to meet project deadlines, particularly during the summer construction season.