What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager position at Gaston & Wyatt?
At Gaston & Wyatt, our work doesn’t stop at well-crafted. As an Assistant Project Manager, you’ll help bring luxury residential projects to life nationally, working alongside teams who turn out meticulously finished work from our 65,000-square-foot Charlottesville shop. This is a role with a real path forward: you’ll learn the trade from the ground up, working closely with experienced Project Managers who are invested in developing your career, not just filling a seat.
What You’ll Do
- Support Project Managers with scheduling, documentation, and day-to-day coordination across active millwork projects
- Communicate regularly with architects, general contractors, and internal production teams to keep projects moving
- Track submittals, shop drawings, and change orders, flagging issues before they become problems
- Help maintain the quality and attention to detail that our clients have come to expect from Gaston & Wyatt
- Pitch in wherever needed, from site visits to internal coordination, as part of a team that values initiative
What We’re Looking For
Required:
- Strong organizational skills and comfort managing multiple priorities at once
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from the team around you
Preferred:
- Experience in construction, millwork, architecture, or a related field
- Familiarity with project management or scheduling software
- A degree in construction management, architecture, or a related discipline
What We Offer
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with annual profit sharing and match, fully vested after five years
- Paid time off starting at 80 hours per year, growing with tenure
- A genuine career pathway, with the training and mentorship to help you grow into a Project Manager role
At Gaston & Wyatt, we solve problems together, take pride in our craft, and look out for one another. If you’re ready to build a career with a team that values humility, hard work, and doing things right, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join us as an Assistant Project Manager.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Project management: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $29