Assistant Project Manager

Real Projectives®

Assistant Project Manager supporting Colorado construction, renovation, and real estate development projects. Coordinating schedules, budgets, vendors, documentation, site activities, and project closeout.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management capabilities, including financial tracking, documentation, and communication among project teams. Proficient in construction processes and able to support project schedules, budgets, and compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementFinancial TrackingConstruction Industry ExperienceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingBudget ManagementContract DraftingChange Order EvaluationQuality ControlDue Diligence ReviewsProposal PreparationSite ObservationRFI TrackingPunch List Creation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementProblem SolvingNetworkingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WindowsMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointDropboxProcoreFieldwireE-Builder

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in ConstructionValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

ConstructionReal EstateBuilding EngineeringProject MeetingsClient EngagementsSite VisitsChange RequestsContractor EvaluationFunding PackagesOccupancy Approvals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist project managers to plan, execute, and control projects
Maintain project financial tracker spreadsheets
Coordinate and attend project meetings and site visits; prepare minutes and notes
Review progress documentation, distribute comments, and track responses
Observe completed work and help maintain quality
Review project information to forecast delivered outcomes
Facilitate communications among internal and external project team members
Identify and track issues to resolve challenges and avoid adverse claims
Travel to sites and observe work progress
Support project schedules and budgets, including commitments, invoices, payments, and projections
Prepare monthly internal and client project status reports and evaluations
Support due diligence reviews and entitlement, approval, and permit status tracking
Help select consultants and review proposals
Support bid package preparation and evaluate bids
Evaluate contractors/vendors, products, services, and alternatives
Draft contractor/vendor contracts, agreements, and purchase orders
Track submittals and RFI processes
Receive and code project invoices and payment applications
Compile monthly funding/draw packages and work with owners/lenders to obtain payment
Track and evaluate change requests and change orders
Document construction progress meetings
Track inspections, testing, commissioning, and use/occupancy approvals
Create punch lists and ensure satisfactory completion
Expedite as-builts, warranties, and closeout documentation
Oversee smaller renovation/TI projects or portions of large projects as experience permits
Help estimate and prepare proposals for new engagements
Support corporate initiatives
Network and attend industry events to promote the brand and support growth
Perform other requested duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in construction, building engineering, real estate, or architecture preferred, or another field subject to equivalent work experience
Record of continuous learning
Experience in construction or real estate industry preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficient with internet browsers
Familiarity with online project and file platforms such as Dropbox, Procore, Fieldwire, and E-Builder desirable
Effective organizational and time management skills
Fluent in spoken and written English
Valid driver's license and ability to safely operate a vehicle
Ability to work full-time with work hours as needed, including occasional evenings and weekends
Must reside within Colorado
Availability for occasional in-person meetings, client engagements, and project-related travel
Ability to travel regionally via personal vehicle and nationally via commercial transportation
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
Ability to traverse construction sites with potentially uneven terrain and perform walking, bending, kneeling, standing, climbing, and reaching

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
Group medical, dental and vision insurances partially paid by Company
401k retirement plan available
Continuing education/certification reimbursement
Potential bonuses based on personal contributions to Company performance