Assistant Project Manager – Construction

Job Overview

Assistant Project Manager – Construction

Location: Macon, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $25,000 base salary plus commission structure

Job Summary
We're looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join our team supporting commercial door and hardware projects from start to finish. This is a great entry-level opportunity for someone eager to break into the door, frame, and hardware industry while building strong project management and estimating skills. You'll be involved in everything from bidding and ordering to scheduling and day-to-day project coordination — hands-on experience that sets the foundation for a long-term career in project management.

Job Duties

• Review plans and specifications to assist with bid preparation
• Help prepare quotes, proposals, and bids for small projects
• Apply knowledge of labor, material, and equipment costs to build accurate written estimates
• Draft written proposals and comprehensive project checklists
• Support project planning, organization, and day-to-day execution
• Assist the Project Manager in overseeing commercial door projects start to finish
• Order materials and track deliveries
• Build and maintain detailed project plans to monitor progress
• Create and track submittals
• Coordinate scheduling with vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Maintain thorough and organized project documentation
• Help ensure projects stay on time, on budget, and within scope
• Assist with project close-out documentation and activities
• Take on additional project management tasks as needed

Experience Required

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, spreadsheets)
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic

Experience Preferred

• Familiarity with the door, frame, and hardware industry
• Background in construction, estimating, or project coordination

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Self-starter with a genuine desire to learn
• Able to juggle multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and proactive

Pay: $25,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person