Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Industry: Commercial/Public Works Construction

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established general contractor serving Southern California, with a strong portfolio of public works, education, municipal, and civic construction projects. Known for delivering high-quality projects and fostering long-term client relationships, they offer employees the opportunity to work on impactful projects that improve local communities while providing a collaborative environment for professional growth.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their Los Angeles team. This individual will support Project Managers in the successful planning, execution, and delivery of public works construction projects. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and experienced in managing project documentation, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and procurement within a general contracting environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with the administration and execution of public works construction projects.
• Manage project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and contract correspondence.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and field teams to maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Track procurement activities and material deliveries to ensure timely project execution.
• Support project scheduling efforts and monitor project milestones.
• Assist with cost control, budget tracking, and forecasting.
• Participate in project meetings and maintain accurate records of project activities.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, safety standards, and public agency regulations.
• Help prepare monthly reports, pay applications, and closeout documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience with a general contractor.
• Required: Public works construction experience.
• Strong understanding of public agency construction processes, including prevailing wage and public bidding environments.
• Experience managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Procore, Bluebeam, and project management software.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Preferred Experience

• K-12, higher education, municipal, civic, infrastructure, or other public sector construction projects.
• Familiarity with California public works construction requirements.
• Experience supporting projects ranging from $5M-$50M+.