# Assistant Project Manager - Commercial General Contractor

> AlphaX · Richmond, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-10

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

An established commercial general contractor in Central Virginia is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with hands-on commercial general contracting experience to support construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout.

This is a growth role: you will take ownership of key project activities, bridge field and office operations, and build the skills needed to step into a full Project Manager position.

The ideal candidate has a solid grasp of commercial construction processes, project documentation, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and cost control.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Support commercial projects, including renovations and tenant improvements, from planning and procurement through completion.
-   Coordinate daily activities with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, superintendents, and clients.
-   Prepare, distribute, and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, meeting minutes, and correspondence.
-   Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and contracts to catch discrepancies, missing information, and coordination issues.
-   Help build and maintain project schedules, track milestones, and address potential delays.
-   Monitor budgets, committed costs, invoices, purchasing, and change orders to support sound financial control.
-   Coordinate material orders, deliveries, subcontractor sequencing, and jobsite logistics.
-   Attend project meetings, document decisions, assign follow-ups, and track open items to resolution.
-   Visit jobsites to monitor progress, document field conditions, and coordinate solutions with superintendents and project teams.
-   Support inspections, punch lists, warranty items, client turnover, and final closeout.
-   Flag potential schedule delays, cost overruns, procurement challenges, and scope changes before they affect delivery.
-   Assist with subcontractor coordination, project reporting, and communication between field and office.
-   Take on increasing responsibility for scheduling, cost management, subcontractor coordination, and overall execution.

## Requirements

-   Minimum of 2 years of experience in commercial construction, project engineering, project coordination, or project management.
-   **Required:** prior employment with a commercial general contractor.
-   Experience with commercial building projects, renovations, or tenant improvements.
-   Working knowledge of construction documents, specifications, RFIs, submittals, contracts, schedules, and change orders.
-   Understanding of construction sequencing, procurement, subcontractor management, and project controls.
-   Ability to coordinate effectively with field teams, design professionals, trade partners, vendors, and clients.
-   Experience tracking project costs, purchasing commitments, schedules, and change-order activity.
-   Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction or project management software.
-   Strong communication, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
-   Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
-   Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; relevant practical experience may substitute.

**Please Note:** Commercial construction experience is essential. Candidates whose experience is limited to residential construction will not qualify.

## Benefits

-   Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
-   Health insurance.
-   Retirement plan options.
-   Paid time off.
-   Company-sponsored benefits and programs.
-   Professional development and ongoing training.
-   Opportunities to own increasingly complex project responsibilities.
-   A clear career path toward Project Manager.
-   Long-term professional growth within an established commercial construction firm.

## Apply

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