Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager JRM Construction Management, LLC - 4.6 Costa Mesa, CA Job Details $75,000 - $110,000 a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Construction subcontractor management Pricing Microsoft Excel Construction negotiation Microsoft Outlook Construction schedule coordination Purchase order management Mid-level Schedule management Timberline Construction document control Mentoring Construction documentation Microsoft Project Construction project closeout Construction change order management Escalation handling Communication skills Project stakeholder communication Full Job Description Company Overview JRM is one of the top General Contracting and Construction Management Firms with over a decade of trusted experience. Headquartered in New York City with offices in New Jersey, California, and Florida, JRM delivers the highest quality services to clients that include City, State & Federal Agencies, Fortune 500 corporations, respected property owners & developers, major law firms, media & tech firms, leading luxury retailers, renowned hospitality groups, life sciences & healthcare organizations, and financial services firms. JRM knows that dedicated, accomplished employees are the heart of any successful enterprise. We are focused on maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are always looking to add passionate personnel to our teams across the US. Job Summary The Assistant Project Manager (APM) is a core team member responsible for managing project change orders, subcontractor coordination, and project documentation with a high level of independence and accountability. The APM understands the financial, administrative, and logistical elements of construction and supports both internal teams and client-facing communications. Responsibilities and Duties Lead the preparation of Change Orders from inception to PO issuance, including detailed pricing review and subcontractor negotiation. Fully level subcontractor proposals and scopes of work, flagging any discrepancies or risks. Manage procurement timelines and coordination of long-lead items. Maintain ownership of the project submittal log and escalation of critical items. Understand, update, and track Schedule of Events (SOE) and project milestones. Work directly with the Superintendent to establish the Subcontractor Build Schedule. Take lead on the project financial close-out process, including reconciliation of POs, billing, and retention. Proactively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including leading subcontractor meetings when needed. Identify and escalate potential scope or financial risks; contribute to resolution strategies. Mentor and support Project Engineers and Project Coordinators. Qualifications and Skills Proficient to advanced knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and project logistics. Solid understanding of subcontract scopes, sequencing, and project budget impacts. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Procore, MS Project; working knowledge of Timberline. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and lead through challenges. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and detail level to audience. Adheres to and exemplifies JRM's Core Values. Computer Systems Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Timberline (preferred but not required), On-Screen Takeoff (preferred but not required) Salary Information To the extent this position is performed in California, the annual salary range for this role is $75,000 - $110,000. #LI-OnSite All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. The salary range listed in job postings reflects the Company's good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as position tier, geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skills. For more information on how JRM Construction Management collects and uses your personal information, reference our Privacy Policy .