What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager position at Southwind Construction?
Job Summary
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the Project Manager in the planning, coordination, execution, and closeout of federal, public, Commercial, and Private construction projects. This role assists with day-to-day project management activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with contract requirements and quality standards.
Working under the direction of the Project Manager, the Assistant Project Manager serves as a key liaison between field personnel, subcontractors, designers, owners, government representatives, and internal support staff. This position plays a critical role in supporting project documentation, coordination, compliance, and reporting for federally funded projects.
Authority
The Assistant Project Manager derives authority from the Project Manager and Vice President – Operations. The APM is authorized to perform assigned duties in support of project execution and must coordinate decisions with the Project Manager, Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, and Site Safety & Health Officer as applicable.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with estimating, bids, and proposal development
- Support project planning, scheduling, and budgeting activities
- Assist with project accounting, cost tracking, and cost control
- Coordinate and track contracts, submittals, RFIs, and change orders
- Support design coordination, reviews, and permitting processes
- Assist with quality control and site safety documentation in accordance with contract and regulatory requirements
- Attend project meetings and prepare meeting minutes and action items
- Maintain organized project documentation, logs, and control records
- Coordinate communication between field operations, subcontractors, and internal teams
- Support project closeout activities, including as-built documents, warranties, and final deliverables
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support successful project delivery
Preferred Skills & Software Experience
- Procore
- USACE RMS
- SAGE / Timberline
- Oracle Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Teams and WebEx
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 1–3 years of experience supporting construction or federal projects preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Work Environment
This position involves a combination of office and job site work. The role is primarily sedentary but requires periodic job site visits, which may involve walking uneven terrain and observing active construction areas.
Special Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
- Subject to background check and drug screening
- Ability to comply with all federal, company, and site-specific safety requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer
Southwind / Iscani, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position supports projects for federal agencies including USACE and other government clients, and familiarity with federal construction standards and reporting requirements is highly desirable.