Assistant Project Manager – Structural Concrete

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About the Opportunity

Our client is a leader in structural concrete construction, delivering high-quality concrete solutions for commercial and multi-family projects. They are committed to safety, quality, collaboration, and delivering projects on schedule. They are seeking an organized, driven Assistant Project Manager to support our Project Managers and Superintendents while developing into a leadership role within our growing organization.

📍 Upper Marlboro, MD

💰 Compensation: $75 - 80k

Position Summary

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) plays a key role in the successful planning, coordination, execution, and closeout of structural concrete construction projects. Working closely with the Project Manager and Superintendent, the APM supports every phase of the project lifecycle, from preconstruction planning through project completion, while helping ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.

This position is ideal for a construction professional with experience in structural concrete who is looking to grow their project management career in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

Pre Construction & Project Planning

• Assist Project Managers with project planning, sequencing, manpower, equipment, and scheduling.

• Review contract documents, drawings, and specifications to ensure a complete understanding of project scope.

• Participate in project startup planning and preconstruction meetings.

• Assist with project staffing coordination and operational startup.

• Help maintain detailed critical path schedules throughout the project.

Project Management Support

• Coordinate Architectural, Structural, and Civil drawings.

• Review constructability with the Project Manager and Superintendent.

• Prepare, submit, and track Requests for Information (RFIs) through Procore.

• Review project specifications and submit required materials for approval.

• Review and submit rebar, post-tension, and formwork shop drawings.

• Maintain current drawings within Procore and office trailers.

• Develop shop drawings when required.

• Collect and distribute three-week look-ahead schedules.

• Prepare stressing logs and review stressing results.

• Coordinate formwork stripping letters.

• Support quality control documentation and project closeout activities.

Cost Control & Project Administration

• Collect and compile field change directives.

• Price change requests and assist with change order documentation.

• Review field timesheets and labor coding.

• Process purchase orders and code labor and material costs using company software.

• Upload delivery tickets and maintain the company project cost records.

• Track estimated versus actual project costs.

• Submit daily reports and project logs through Procore.

• Compile concrete testing and break reports.

• Verify deliveries against bills of lading and report discrepancies immediately.

Field Operations Support

• Collect daily production quantities and labor hours.

• Submit material tickets.

• Communicate project needs with the Project Management team.

• Support Superintendents with daily reporting.

• Prepare accident reports and required safety documentation.

• Assist with project-specific safety plans, operator certifications, OSHA documentation, quality control plans, and project records.

Yard & Logistics Support

• Assist with scheduling material and equipment deliveries.

• Coordinate with the Yard Manager regarding equipment procurement and tracking.

• Prepare bills of lading for equipment transfers and rentals.

• Help ensure equipment and materials are available to support project schedules.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Construction Science, or a related field, or equivalent construction experience.

• 2 years of project management experience in commercial or multi-family construction.

• 2 years of structural concrete experience, including one or more of the following:

  • Tilt-Up Construction

  • Post-Tension Concrete

  • Podium Deck Construction

  • Foundations

  • Precast Concrete

  • Cast-in-Place Concrete Systems

• Working knowledge of:

  • Contractor and vendor management

  • Contract administration

  • Scope management

  • Material and equipment procurement

  • OSHA safety requirements

  • Quality Control (QC)

  • Scheduling

  • Change Orders

  • RFIs

  • Daily field reporting

  • Project closeout

• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Technical Skills

Proficiency with:

• Microsoft Outlook

• Microsoft Excel

• Bluebeam

• Adobe Acrobat

• Procore

• PlanGrid

• AutoCAD

• Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for a structural concrete subcontractor.

• Knowledge of project cost tracking and budget management.

• Experience reading and interpreting structural construction drawings.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced construction environment.

Compensation & Benefits

They offer a competitive compensation package along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Company-issued laptop

• Company-issued cell phone

• Career advancement opportunities

• Professional development

• Collaborative team environment

Travel & Work Requirements

• Travel may be required based on project assignments.

• The company provides accommodations during the training period and while working on projects outside their assigned home base.

• Employees are responsible for transportation and commuting expenses to projects located within their home base region.

• Company-issued equipment is for business use only. Employees are required to sign and return the Company Equipment Agreement upon receipt of equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and active construction site environments.

• Frequent walking between jobsite locations.

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed.

• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors, field personnel, and internal teams.

• Ability to use computers, mobile devices, and standard office equipment throughout the workday.

• Occasionally lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds.

• Manual dexterity and visual acuity necessary to review plans, specifications, and project documentation.

If this sounds like you, please send your resume to dom.encinias@thebuildpartners.com