Assistant Project Manager

Caliente isn’t just another construction company—we’re an award-winning team that’s setting the bar for trust, integrity, and collaboration. We take big ideas and turn them into reality, delivering high-quality projects with precision, efficiency, and a whole lot of passion. With a mix of public and private projects, there’s always something exciting happening, and plenty of room to grow.

Position: Assistant Project Manager

Reports To: Project Manager

Status: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) is responsible for fully managing select smaller-scale projects under the guidance of a Project Manager (PM) and supporting the PM with the development and execution of management strategies of more complex construction projects. The APM is an integral part of the Operations team and works with internal and external project stakeholders.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May oversee one or more Project Engineers (PE) and/or Project Coordinators (PC)
• Delegates assignments to team members based on expertise, work experience, and time constraints

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reads and demonstrates an understanding of the contract requirements applicable to the project and manages the work accordingly
• Demonstrates an understanding of the Prime Contract applicable to the project and assists in the management of the conditions, including the Subcontractor Agreement and Master General Conditions
• Ensures that all project delays are well documented and that project stakeholders are provided with frequent, regularly scheduled written documentation in a timely manner
• Prepares or assists with the construction budget by reviewing bid documents and helping to determine how the project will be built
• Obtains pricing using bid documents, solicits vendors and subcontractors; identifies materials for each trade and assists with negotiating final subcontract pricing while minimizing or eliminating scope gaps
• Works with the project management team and superintendents to develop the construction schedule and coordinate labor as needed; allocates materials, subcontractors, vendors, and other items to the schedule and budgets appropriately
• Maintains and enhances a professional working relationship with all project stakeholders while maximizing revenue and profitability goals
• Assists with the enforcement of the subcontract agreement and promptly notifies subcontractors in writing of noncompliance including safety, performance, quality, or other identified deficiencies
• Performs monthly project billing and financial projection requirements on or before due dates
• Conducts regular site/field evaluations to ensure field project management compliance is in accordance with Company policies including safety, QA/QC, risk management, budget, and schedule considerations
• Facilitation and written documentation of assigned OAC or similar project meetings, virtually and in-person
• Assists with estimation and presentation of project estimates, change orders, and contractual claims
• Attends weekly project meetings and maintains a professional working relationship with all internal and external project stakeholders
• Maintains quality service using Company, trade, and organizational standards
• Mentors junior project management team members
• Other duties, as assigned

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and have a complete and thorough knowledge of construction. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Undergraduate degree in Construction Management or related field
• Minimum of three-to-five years of relevant work experience
• Proficient with software applications (MS Office//Procore/Bluebeam/Vista/Powerproject, other)
• Thorough understanding of construction industry documents with the ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of construction-integrated job cost accounting reporting for project cost analyses
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, efficient, and reliable
• Team player with the ability to recognize how individual actions affect the team as a whole
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, flexible and adaptable to changes to planned tasks or schedule
• Professional demeanor with the ability to maintain a positive leadership position

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work 40 hours per week or more, as required to meet project schedule
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs. unassisted
• May require repetitive use of arms, hands, and, fingers
• May require prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing throughout workday
• Willing to travel to various job site and/or employee recruitment and work locations
• Valid driver license and proof of insurability required when job duties require use of motor vehicle
• Requires exercising discretion in decision making and maintaining strict confidentiality with respect to applicant, employee, and, Company proprietary information.

WHY WORK WITH US?

• Hands-on experience, working directly on meaningful, high-impact construction projects
• Learning and development initiatives with clear pathways for advancement into leadership roles
• Collaboration with experienced professionals who value mentorship and teamwork
• Competitive compensation: Salary commensurate with experience with potential for company and performance-based bonuses
• 100% Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans for employees plus generous contribution for dependent tiers
• Retirement plan, paid time off, parental leave, onsite fitness center with free bootcamp/personal training
• Volunteering opportunities throughout the year
• A culture where your voice is heard and your contributions matter

The preceding covers the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It should not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties that may be required from day-to-day.

Caliente Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.