Assistant Project Manager Construction
10 days ago
Miami
Job Description Assistant Project Manager Location: Miami, Florida Company: Ascent Construction Group Compensation: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, plus performance-based bonus opportunities Reports To: Project Manager / Senior Project Manager Build Your Career on a Major South Florida Project Ascent Construction Group is a South Florida-based commercial general contractor specializing in multifamily and commercial construction. Founded in 2024, Ascent has quickly established itself as one of South Florida’s fastest-growing construction companies. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager (APM) to join our Miami project team and support the delivery of a large, complex multifamily project. This is an opportunity to work directly alongside experienced Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, consultants, and ownership representatives while gaining hands-on experience managing the day-to-day administrative, contractual, financial, and coordination requirements of a major construction project. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, accountable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced project environment where priorities can change quickly and follow-through is critical. Responsibilities Project Management and Coordination • Assist the Project Manager with the day-to-day management and administration of the project., • Coordinate with Superintendents, subcontractors, architects, engineers, consultants, vendors, and other members of the project team., • Track project responsibilities, commitments, deadlines, and outstanding issues to ensure timely follow-up and resolution., • Participate in owner, architect, subcontractor, and internal project meetings., • Prepare meeting agendas, meeting minutes, action-item logs, and follow-up documentation as assigned., • Maintain organized and accurate project records within the company’s construction-management systems. RFIs, Submittals, and Document Control • Prepare, process, track, and follow up on Requests for Information (RFIs)., • Manage subcontractor submittals, shop drawings, product data, samples, and other required project documentation., • Review submittals for completeness and compliance with subcontract requirements before forwarding them for design-team review., • Maintain current RFI, submittal, drawing, and document-control logs., • Ensure project teams and subcontractors are working from current approved drawings and documentation., • Assist with distribution and tracking of sketches, ASIs, revised drawings, bulletins, and other design changes. Subcontractor Management and Buyout Support • Assist with subcontractor procurement, scope review, bid leveling, and buyout activities., • Help prepare subcontract agreements, purchase orders, exhibits, scopes of work, and other project documentation., • Track subcontract execution, insurance, bonds, submittals, shop drawings, schedules, and other contractual requirements., • Coordinate with subcontractors to obtain required documentation before mobilization., • Assist the Project Manager in identifying scope gaps, coordination issues, and potential change conditions. Cost Management and Change Orders • Assist with project cost tracking, commitments, change orders, allowances, and contingency management., • Solicit and review subcontractor pricing for potential change orders., • Prepare change-order documentation and supporting backup for Project Manager review., • Track potential change events and maintain project change-order logs., • Assist with subcontractor pay applications, payment documentation, and verification of completed work., • Support monthly project financial reporting and cost-to-complete reviews. Scheduling and Procurement • Coordinate with the Project Manager and Superintendent regarding project schedule requirements and upcoming activities., • Track long-lead materials, equipment, approvals, fabrication, and delivery dates., • Maintain procurement logs and follow up with subcontractors and vendors on critical material deliveries., • Identify potential procurement or coordination issues that could affect project milestones., • Assist with short-term planning and subcontractor coordination as required. Field and Quality Coordination • Maintain regular communication with the project field team and spend time in the field to understand project progress and ongoing issues., • Assist with documenting field conditions, deficiencies, and coordination conflicts., • Support inspections, testing, quality-control documentation, and punch-list activities., • Help ensure subcontractors promptly address incomplete or deficient work., • Coordinate closely with the Superintendent to ensure office and field activities remain aligned. Project Closeout • Assist with project closeout beginning well before substantial completion., • Track warranties, attic stock, training requirements, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, testing documentation, and closeout submittals., • Assist with punch-list management and final completion tracking., • Coordinate subcontractor closeout documentation and outstanding contractual requirements. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction, or a related field is preferred., • 2–5 years of commercial construction experience in project engineering, assistant project management, project coordination, or a similar role preferred., • Multifamily, high-rise, student housing, hospitality, or other large commercial construction experience is strongly preferred., • Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and subcontract administration., • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications., • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Strong follow-through and attention to detail., • Ability to identify problems, communicate them clearly, and help drive issues toward resolution., • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven project environment., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams., • Experience with construction-management software is required., • Experience with Autodesk Build is strongly preferred., • Ability to work primarily from the project site in the Miami area. What We Are Looking For The successful candidate will be someone who does more than simply process paperwork. We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager who takes ownership of assignments, anticipates what the project team will need next, and actively follows issues through completion. You should be comfortable communicating with subcontractors, reviewing drawings and project documentation, managing detailed logs, challenging incomplete information, and working closely with both the project-management and field teams. This position is ideal for someone who wants to develop into a strong Project Manager and is looking for meaningful responsibility on a major construction project. What We Offer • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, • Performance-based bonus opportunities, • Paid Time Off, • Paid holidays, • Health insurance, • Professional development and training opportunities, • Exposure to large and complex commercial construction projects, • Direct mentorship from experienced construction leaders, • Clear opportunities for advancement into a Project Manager role, • Career growth within a rapidly expanding organization Why Ascent? At Ascent Construction Group, we build more than buildings—we build careers, teams, and lasting relationships. Our growth creates opportunities for talented construction professionals who want responsibility, exposure, and the ability to advance based on performance. Our project teams operate with a strong emphasis on integrity, accountability, teamwork, communication, and execution. As an Assistant Project Manager at Ascent, you will be an active member of the project-management team—not simply an administrative resource. You will have the opportunity to participate in the financial, contractual, scheduling, coordination, and operational aspects of a significant South Florida construction project while developing the skills necessary to advance into project leadership. Drug-Free Workplace Ascent Construction Group is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment and is a Drug-Free Workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screening. Employees may also be subject to reasonable-suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, follow-up, and random drug testing in accordance with Company policy and applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer Ascent Construction Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.