Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager (APM), Commercial Construction

Location: Orlando, FL

About the Opportunity

Framework has partnered with a fast-moving commercial construction and project management firm in the Orlando market that runs a high-volume, multi-project portfolio across design, permitting, and construction. This seat is built as the on-ramp to a Project Manager role — real ownership across design coordination, bidding, and permitting from day one, with a clear development path into a full PM seat.

The right fit is someone with strong construction fundamentals, sharp attention to detail, and a proactive, organized work style — comfortable managing a lot at once and ready to grow fast.

What You’ll Own

Project Execution & Coordination

• Support 5–10 concurrent projects across design, permitting, and construction.
• Manage 30–40 active workstreams — RFIs, bid tracking, design comments, and permitting tasks.
• Track milestones and proactively flag risks to schedule and budget.
• Own project tasks including RFPs, bid tracking, and coordination with consultants and contractors.

Design Review & Program Compliance

• Review SD and DD drawing sets against client program standards.
• Coordinate resolution of design comments across submission cycles and prep materials for page turns.
• Progress into leading SD/DD reviews and identifying program compliance issues independently.

Permitting & AHJ Coordination

• Interface with AHJs on jurisdictional requirements and permitting processes.
• Coordinate permit submissions and resubmittals; follow up with reviewers to keep timelines on track.
• Surface permitting risks and constraints to the PM with clear recommendations.

Construction Administration

• Track RFIs, submittals, and change orders across multiple projects.
• Maintain accurate logs and ensure timely responses from stakeholders.
• Support project closeout, including collection of required documentation.

Systems, Reporting & File Management

• Maintain accurate project data in internal systems (Smartsheet and related tools).
• Support project dashboards and reporting for internal and client-facing use.
• Own the organization and upkeep of project files — current, accessible, and reliable for real-time decision-making.

Communication

• Drive issues toward resolution before escalation — communicate risks early with recommended solutions, not just status updates.

What We’re Looking For

• 1–4 years in construction, real estate development, or project management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, with a feel for spatial relationships.
• Highly organized; able to manage multiple priorities across concurrent projects.
• Proactive, accountable work style with strong follow-through.
• Comfortable engaging with external stakeholders — AHJs, consultants, and contractors.
• Experience with Smartsheet (or comparable PM tools) is a plus.

Why This Role

• Clear growth path into a Project Manager seat.
• Real ownership early across design, permitting, and construction.
• In-office collaboration in Orlando, close to project teams and decision-makers.
• Compensation: $65,000 to $75,000 base.

About Framework

At Framework, we keep it simple: we connect great people with great builders. We’re not just filling seats — we’re helping construction professionals find real opportunities with companies that value what they bring to the table. Our candidates trust us because we’re honest, we follow through, and we never push roles that aren’t the right fit. We take the time to understand where you’re coming from and where you want to go.

The builders we represent are more than just clients to us. Many of them are friends and long-time partners. If we wouldn’t feel confident working for them ourselves, we wouldn’t introduce them to the people who trust us with their careers.

On the flip side, our clients count on us to bring high-quality people who are the real deal — both in skill and character. They’ll tell you we just get it. We’re proud to be the kind of recruiters who do what’s right, not what’s easy, and we make sure it’s a win for everyone involved.