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#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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