Job Description

Title: Assistant Project Manager – Construction

Location: Charlotte, NC

Compensation : Competitive Base + Bonus

Description:

We’re working with a prominent general contractor in Charlotte looking for the next high potential Assistant Project Manager. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to be promoted quickly into a PM role. Our client is extremely consistent in the work they obtain/provide and are gearing up for a number of large projects late this year into 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in leading commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Serve as a point of contact between owners, architects, and subcontractors
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and contracts to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor coordination, and change management
• Enforce site safety standards in coordination with field leadership
• Conduct regular site visits, progress meetings, and documentation reviews
• Support value engineering, scope review, and constructability assessments
• Collaborate closely with superintendents, estimators, and leadership teams

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience functioning as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager on projects north of $1M
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related Engineering discipline

Qualifications:

• Must have the ability to effectively organize own schedule to ensure timely completion of projects
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Ability to identify and ensure project safety
• Must be able to multi-task several projects simultaneously while managing budgets and difficult deadlines
• Ability to meet the owners’ needs while following company procedures
• Working knowledge of MS Office products, Scheduling Software P6 (preferable), Viewpoint Team and Spectrum (preferable)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

If interested please apply or send a resume to avanaelst@irisrecruiting.com

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