Assistant Project Manager

Location: Alameda, California

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Pay: $75,000 - $95,000 annually, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and demonstrated ability.

Benefits:

• Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement.

About MODA Elevator:

MODA Elevator specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing custom elevator interior modernizations throughout Northern California. We partner with building owners, elevator contractors, and general contractors to deliver high-quality elevator interiors from concept through installation. Our culture is built around five core values: Teamwork, Integrity, Humility, Organization, and Quality. We're looking for someone who shares those values and enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

About the Role:

We’re looking for an Assistant Project Manager to work closely with our Project Managers and help keep elevator interior projects organized and moving forward. You’ll gain hands-on experience with field measurements, drawings, material orders, schedules, customer communication, and the coordination between our design, fabrication, and installation teams.

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career to learn project management alongside experienced PMs. Experience in construction or a related field, whether through a job, internship, or coursework, is helpful. We’re especially interested in someone who is organized, eager to learn, and ready to take on more responsibility as they grow.

This is an on-site position based in Alameda, with local travel to job sites throughout the Bay Area during the workday. Overnight travel is not required.

Responsibilities:

Working alongside our Project Managers, you will:

• Help coordinate project tasks, schedules, materials, and communication from kickoff through completion.
• Attend local job site visits to learn how to conduct field surveys and take accurate measurements inside elevator cabs.
• Help review project drawings, specifications, and material takeoffs.
• Support material ordering and follow up with vendors on pricing, lead times, and deliveries.
• Track project updates, open items, and deadlines, and follow through with the appropriate team members.
• Maintain organized project records, including drawings, measurements, orders, and correspondence.
• Communicate with customers, vendors, installers, and internal teams as needed to support the Project Managers.
• Help identify questions or potential issues early and work with the team to resolve them.
• Learn how MODA plans and delivers projects, from coordinating with material suppliers through fabrication and installation, and take on more responsibility as your skills grow.

Qualifications:

• Some experience or education in construction, manufacturing, architectural products, project coordination, or a related field is preferred. Relevant internships and coursework are welcome.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability and willingness to learn how to read drawings, take precise field measurements, and understand material takeoffs and procurement.
• Clear, professional communication by phone, email, and in person.
• Valid California driver’s license.

A degree is not required. If you have a foundation in a related field and are eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

We’re Looking for Someone Who Is:

• Eager to learn and grow into a project management career.
• Collaborative and comfortable working closely with experienced Project Managers.
• Proactive about asking questions, sharing updates, and following through.
• Organized enough to keep track of details across multiple projects.
• Humble, dependable, and open to feedback.
• Willing to pitch in wherever the team needs support.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to drive company vehicles and travel locally throughout the Bay Area during the workday.
• Ability to safely visit job sites and work within elevator cabs in various stages of modernization while following company and job site safety requirements.

Required Work Authorization:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

EEO/Veterans:

• MODA Elevator Interiors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person