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Assistant Project Manager | Commercial General Contractor | Chandler, AZ
A well-established general contractor in Chandler is hiring an Assistant Project Manager to join their growing team. Strong project pipeline across commercial, industrial, and tenant improvement work in the Phoenix metro.
This is a good seat for an APM who wants real ownership, a clear path to PM, and a team that promotes from within.
The role
Reporting into a senior PM, you'll support project delivery from preconstruction through closeout. Day to day this looks like:
- Managing submittals, RFIs, and change orders
- Tracking project budgets, schedules, and cost reports
- Coordinating with subcontractors, architects, and owners
- Reviewing drawings and specs, flagging conflicts early
- Running OAC meetings and producing minutes
- Supporting buyout and subcontract scoping
- Site walks alongside the superintendent
- Closeout documentation and warranty handover
What we're looking for
- 2 to 5 years in a project engineer or APM role with a GC
- Bachelor's in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent site experience
- Working knowledge of Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Project (or P6)
- Comfortable reading commercial drawings and specs
- Strong communication, both with trades on site and clients in the boardroom
- Phoenix-area experience is a plus but not required
What's on offer
- Competitive base salary aligned to experience
- Vehicle allowance or company truck
- Bonus tied to project performance
- Full medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
- PTO, paid holidays, and continued education support
- A leadership team that backs their PMs and lets them run their projects
Interested? Send your resume through or reach out directly for a confidential conversation. We're shortlisting now and the client is moving quickly.
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000