Assistant Project Manager I

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Advastar, Inc

Assistant Project Manager I

Birmingham, AL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    \#jobalert | FULL-TIME | ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER I | Birmingham, AL |

    A well-capitalized construction and manufacturing company in the Southeast is hiring an entry-level Assistant Project Manager to join their Program Management team.  This role is built for someone early in their career who is organized, detail-driven, and ready to own a real workload on day one — not sit in the background. The company offers a defined advancement path, support for licenses and certifications, and a front-row seat to one of the more innovative delivery models in the construction industry right now.

    • Anticipate $65K-$75K, BOE
    • Full benefits package: health, dental, and vision insurance; FSA; paid time off; short-term and long-term disability; life insurance; 401(k)
    • Support for professional licenses and certifications
    • Defined career advancement pathways within a growing Program Management group
    • Birmingham, Alabama — 25-50% travel to active job sites (primarily Southeast and Texas)

    Overview:

    Program Coordination:

    • Maintain project schedules, milestone logs, and coordination artifacts across assigned programs
    • Track manufacturing and subcontractor buyout status; flag slippage to the Project Manager
    • Organize and route project information — drawings, specs, RFIs, submittals, and change directives — to the right people at the right time
    • Support documentation for module transfers and project handoffs
    • Participate in weekly coordination meetings; contribute to agendas and minutes
    • Assist in project closeout: document organization, punch list tracking, and warranty turnover

    Field Support:

    • Provide on-site support during module installation, punch, and key construction milestones
    • Assist with on-site material receiving and tracking
    • Support subcontractor onboarding and orientation
    • Generate safety and quality observation reports
    • Maintain accurate on-site documentation: daily logs, photos, and issue tracking
    • Assist the Field PM with client progress reporting

    Required:

    • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
    • 0-2 years of relevant experience in construction, manufacturing, or project management
    • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
    • Working proficiency in Microsoft Excel — formulas, sorting and filtering, basic pivot tables
    • Familiarity with at least one scheduling platform: MS Project, Primavera P6, or Smartsheet
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Bluebeam
    • Willingness and ability to travel 25-50%
    • Ownership mindset; commitment to safety and quality

    Preferred — strong differentiators:

    • Exposure to estimating, cost analysis, or data analytics in construction or manufacturing
    • Familiarity with Python, SQL, or data modeling tools
    • Familiarity with CAD, Revit, or SolidWorks
    • Familiarity with AI productivity tools
    • Familiarity with BI tools and data visualization platforms
    • Design-build exposure

    KEYWORDS Assistant Project Manager, APM, Entry Level Construction, Construction Project Coordinator, Project Management, Construction, Design-Build, Program Coordinator, Construction Management, Bluebeam, MS Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, RFI, Submittals, Punch List, Field Coordinator, Construction Drawings, Microsoft Excel, Python, SQL, Data Analytics, Alabama, Southeast

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