Assistant Project Manager

Recruiting Partner: Kalyn Schreckhise

Santa Clara, California | Construction | Not Remote | $80,000 to $105,000 | Job ID: 180357

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Assistant Project Manager – Commercial Construction

Location: Santa Clara, CA | On-Site

Salary: $80,000–$105,000

A well-established commercial general contractor in Santa Clara is seeking an organized and motivated Assistant Project Manager (APM) with 1–3 years of commercial construction experience. This office-based role will support multiple commercial and industrial projects, including cleanrooms, advanced manufacturing facilities, and tenant improvements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career construction professional who wants hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle and a clear path toward becoming a Project Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Support Project Managers with daily project coordination and documentation
  • Create and maintain project files, logs, and tracking reports
  • Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, work plans, and material samples
  • Assist with project schedules, budgets, cost tracking, and bidding
  • Perform construction takeoffs and review drawings, specifications, and scopes of work
  • Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and field teams
  • Support material and equipment procurement, tracking, receiving, and site delivery
  • Attend project meetings, site walks, and inspections as needed
  • Prepare closeout documentation, O&M manuals, and turnover packages
  • Provide general administrative and operational support to the office team

Qualifications

  • 1–3 years of commercial construction experience
  • Construction Management, Engineering, or related degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
  • Experience with RFIs, submittals, takeoffs, project documentation, or subcontractor coordination
  • Familiarity with commercial construction drawings and specifications
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Strong organization, follow-through, and attention to detail
  • Proactive, dependable, and willing to learn
  • Comfortable working independently and supporting multiple Project Managers
  • Strong written, verbal, and professional phone communication skills
  • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Must meet applicable client and project-site eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship where contractually required

Schedule

  • Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
  • Primarily office-based in Santa Clara
  • Local candidates strongly preferred

Compensation and Benefits

  • $80,000–$105,000, based on experience
  • Fully employer-funded family PPO medical plan with low deductibles
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Two weeks of paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid safety and skills training
  • Employee tickets to local professional sporting events
  • Collaborative, hands-on team environment
  • Career advancement into a Project Manager role

 

JOB ID: 180357

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