Assistant Project Manager - Custom Residential Construction

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager - Custom Residential Construction 

Compensation: Part-time/Full-time | $25-$30/hr - guaranteed a minimum of 30 hrs/wk

ABOUT YOU

Do you love seeing a home come to life — from plans on paper to a space a family will live and grow in? Are you detail-oriented but know how to keep the big picture in focus? Do you lead with integrity, communicate clearly, and take pride in your work? 

If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you.

ABOUT US

Blount Builds is a family-owned Building Contractor in Jacksonville, Florida, devoted to creating timeless homes through thoughtful design, heritage-driven construction, and a deep reverence for beauty. Our projects span from renovations and additions, to whole-home remodels and custom design builds. We are a small but mighty team, looking for quality individuals to be an integral part of growing our team and capabilities as we take on new and exciting projects.

At Blount Builds, we pride ourselves with maintaining a culture where doing things the right way always comes first. 

WHAT WE OFFER

We’re proud to offer a work environment that values balance, growth, and genuine connection — both within our team and with our clients.

• Paid time off and holidays

• Professional development and continued learning support

• Mentorship and opportunities to grow with a respected local builder doing meaningful, high-quality work

• Autonomy and independence

YOUR ROLE

As an Assistant Project Manager with Blount Builds, you’ll take part in the entire building process — from estimating and scheduling to client communication and site management. You’ll work closely with a Senior Project Manager, homeowners, designers, and subcontractors to ensure every project is delivered with excellence.

A typical week might include:

• Visiting multiple job sites, overseeing all aspects of custom home and renovation projects — budgets, schedules, problem solving, quality control and more.

• Managing subcontractors and suppliers to maintain our high standards of craftsmanship

• Leading site meetings and ensuring safety and organization on every project

• Tracking progress, solving challenges, and keeping communication clear and proactive

• Take initiative to communicate with homeowners with positivity and professionalism

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field; or, 2 years of hands-on experience working in residential construction or related field

• Obtains basic computer skills (Email etiquette, Microsoft Word and Excel) and experience or ability to learn new project management softwares. (Buildertrend or similar tools)

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills – previous customer service experience is a plus!

• Must have reliable transportation, pick-up truck is a plus

• Ability to independently lift 50 lbs

• Ability to establish good working relationships with a variety of people and personalities—, including management, designers, sales, trades, vendors & customers. Should be able to build rapport and maintain customer satisfaction during the construction process

• Leads with kindness, patience and morality

• Attention to detail paired with a passion for building

• Manages time effectively, can multi-task & prioritize in order to meet established goals & deadlines

• Ability to be flexible & work well under pressure when faced with unexpected situations or delays

• Knowledge of construction practices and terminology. Ability to read and understand blueprints and construction documents; or, eager to learn!