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Assistant Project Manager

BLHI
Fort Smith, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026 CLOSED ON 6/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager position at BLHI?

Leadership and Supervisory:

  • Implements programs (Safety, Scheduling, and Monitoring) to comply with legal, regulatory and standards of construction requirements.
  • Works with PM and Site Superintendent to manage projects, subcontractors, suppliers, and building officials to meet construction deadlines, architectural requirements, building codes and owner tenants/expectations.
  • Is an effective communicator, good at planning and organizing and has technical and professional knowledge.
  • Ability to plan, direct and coordinate professional and sub-professional construction management work; interpret and apply related laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, and policies; motivate employees to achieve goals and objectives; manage several diverse projects simultaneously; effectively resolve complaints and issues.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • 2 to 3 years’ experience in construction management, buildings and infrastructure. Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, engineering, or comparable degree required.
  • Prior experience at the Assistant Project Manager level or above, managing project budgets, design/build and other construction work activities.
  • Knowledge of state and local politics and permitting procedures.
  • High drive to succeed coupled with excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must be open to relocation.
  • Thorough knowledge of construction practices, procedures, design, and materials; architectural and engineering principles and practices related to projects including planning and development, design and construction, operation and maintenance, programming; techniques for project management as it applies to projects including reviewing design documents, plans, specifications, estimates, schedules and reports.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Distribute, track and maintain plans and specs.
  • Will be maintaining and updating the Submittal Register.
  • Organize and check subcontractor Pay Apps for content and accuracy.
  • Generate weekly subcontractor coordination meeting minutes.
  • Coordinate subcontractor and BLHI material deliveries.
  • Generate subcontractor and supplier change orders and update quantity reports weekly.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Blue Cross health and dental group insurance benefits.
  • Company-provided Life, AD&D, and Long-term Disability (LTD) benefits.
  • Company paid vacation and holidays.
  • 401k
  • Relocation (if necessary).
  • Monthly living allowance (if applicable).

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