Assistant Project Manager – Commercial Construction

Santa Clara, CA | Direct Hire | Career Path to Project Manager

An established, family-owned commercial contractor in Santa Clara is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join its close-knit project management team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career construction professional who wants more than a support role. You'll gain exposure to the full project lifecycle and have the opportunity to develop into a Project Manager.

The company has approximately 40 employees, very low turnover, and many employees with 5–10 years of tenure. They perform a high volume of commercial and industrial projects throughout Silicon Valley, ranging from tenant improvements and fast-track projects to technically demanding work in cleanrooms, advanced manufacturing, R&D and critical facility environments.

What You'll Do

• Support multiple commercial construction projects from setup through closeout
• Assist with schedules, budgets and cost tracking
• Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, change orders and project logs
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, vendors and field personnel
• Review drawings, specifications and scopes of work
• Assist with material and equipment procurement
• Participate in project meetings, site walks and inspections
• Support project closeout and turnover documentation
• Work directly with company leadership and experienced Project Managers

What We're Looking For

• 1–3 years of commercial construction experience
• Construction Management, Engineering or related degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager experience is ideal
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-starter who follows through and can manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working between the office and field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Valid driver's license and good driving record

Why Consider It?

This is a career-oriented position, not simply another project assignment. The company offers a stable, collaborative environment with direct access to leadership and a defined opportunity to grow into Project Management.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Excellent family PPO medical, dental and vision coverage with low deductibles
• 401(k) matching
• 2 weeks paid personal time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid safety and skills training
• Career advancement into Project Management
• San Jose Sharks & Earthquakes tickets

If you have a solid foundation in commercial construction and are looking for a company where you can learn, contribute and build a long-term career, we'd like to hear from you.