Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager – Project Coordination

Location: Jonesboro, AR
Pay: $18/hour
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required

Job Summary

A local Jonesboro company is seeking a dependable, organized, and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to support projects involving doors, frames, hardware, and specialty products.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing or coordinating projects in construction, manufacturing, building materials, or a similar industry. This role requires strong organization, communication, follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple projects from start to finish.

Candidates with experience as a Project Coordinator, Construction Coordinator, Estimator, Construction Administrator, Project Administrator, Assistant Project Manager, or in a similar project-focused role are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with managing projects from start to finish.
• Review plans, blueprints, specifications, estimates, and project documents.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, customers, and internal teams.
• Track project progress, materials, billing, schedules, and project updates.
• Assist with ordering materials and coordinating timely deliveries.
• Prepare and review estimates, submittals, and project documentation.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
• Follow up with contractors, vendors, customers, and team members to ensure project requirements are met.
• Identify potential issues and assist with resolving problems before they impact the project.
• Provide management with timely and accurate project status updates.
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Dependable, proactive, and able to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• A strong communicator with excellent follow-through.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• A strong problem-solver.
• Comfortable working with customers, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Proficient with computers, email, and Microsoft Office applications.

Required Experience

• Minimum 1.5 years of project management or project coordination experience.
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, building materials, or a similar industry is preferred.
• Experience with project coordination, estimating, construction administration, or assistant project management is a plus.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans, blueprints, or specifications is preferred but not required.
• Experience preparing estimates, submittals, or other project documentation is a plus.
• Candidates with related project management experience who are ready to advance into an Assistant Project Manager role are encouraged to apply.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Additional coursework or education in construction management, business, engineering, project management, or a related field is beneficial but not required.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This is primarily an office-based position requiring extended periods of sitting, computer use, reading plans and documents, and communicating by phone and email.

The position may occasionally require lifting, carrying, walking, standing, or traveling to support project needs.

Equipment & Technology

The Assistant Project Manager will regularly use:

• Computer and Microsoft Office applications
• Email and phone systems
• Printer, copier, and scanner
• Project plans and specifications
• Project documentation systems
• Estimating and project management tools
• Other standard office equipment

Potentially Qualified Candidates

Candidates currently working in or with experience as a:

• Assistant Project Manager
• Project Coordinator
• Construction Coordinator
• Estimator
• Construction Administrator
• Project Administrator
• Commercial Construction Assistant
• Division 8 Coordinator
• Door & Hardware Project Coordinator
• Building Materials Coordinator
• Manufacturing Project Coordinator
• Other related project management or coordination positions

Schedule

Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

How to Apply

If you have project management or coordination experience, strong organizational skills, and are ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.

Call Express Employment Professionals at 870-910-5627 to apply today!

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Project management or related: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

• Jonesboro, AR 72401 (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Jonesboro, AR 72401 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $18