Assistant Project Manager Construction

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager to support the execution of our multifamily and hospitality development projects from pre-construction through closeout. Working under the direction of the Project Manager and alongside firm principals, the Senior Architect, and in-house drafting staff, you will assist with project documentation, budget and schedule tracking, contractor coordination, and day-to-day administration across multiple active projects. This is an on-site role based in Richmond, Virginia, ideal for a detail-oriented early-career construction professional looking to grow into a project management leadership role within an entrepreneurial, fast-paced firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in day-to-day management of ground-up and value-add multifamily and hospitality developments, from pre-construction through closeout
• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and cost tracking logs; help identify and flag potential risks to cost or timeline
• Support bid solicitation by preparing bid packages, distributing RFPs, tracking contractor responses, and assembling bid comparison summaries
• Track, log, and follow up on RFIs, submittals, change orders, and bulletin documentation throughout construction
• Assist in reviewing pay applications, change orders, and lien waivers, and coordinate documentation with finance and accounting
• Attend site visits and progress meetings; prepare and distribute meeting minutes, action item logs, and field observation reports
• Coordinate with design and consultant teams (architecture, structural, MEP, civil) to route field questions and keep drawing sets and project documents current
• Support permitting, entitlement, and inspection processes, including tracking permit status and scheduling inspections with local jurisdictions
• Maintain organized project files, drawing logs, contract documents, and correspondence across all active developments
• Prepare project status updates, budget variance summaries, and reporting materials for review by the Project Manager and firm principals
• Assist with due diligence and pre-development feasibility analysis for new acquisitions as needed
  
  What We're Looking For
  
• This is an on-site position based in Richmond, Virginia
• A proactive, detail-driven professional who takes ownership of assigned tasks and follows them through to completion
• Comfortable with regular site visits and in-person coordination with the Project Manager, Senior Architect, firm principals, and contractors
• Ability to work efficiently under deadline pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• A strong communicator who asks questions, surfaces issues early, and keeps the team informed
• Long-term interest in growing into a Project Manager role as our development pipeline expands
  
  Qualifications
  
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience
• 2–4 years of experience in construction project coordination or assistant project management, ideally on multifamily and/or hospitality projects
• Familiarity with construction documents, drawings, and specifications, and a working understanding of building codes (IBC, ADA) and permitting processes
• Experience with project management and scheduling tools (e.g., Procore, MS Project, Smartsheet) and strong proficiency in Excel for budgeting and cost tracking
• Understanding of standard construction workflows including RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and lien waivers
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to support multiple concurrent projects in various phases
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to accuracy in documentation and reporting