At Columbia Construction, we build more than structures we build relationships, opportunities, and trust. For over 95 years, Columbia has delivered exceptional projects across the Northeast, guided by The Columbia Way: collaborate as one team, think creatively, act with integrity, and deliver excellence for our clients.
Our success is driven by people who are passionate about teamwork, innovation, and doing the right thing every time.
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports Project Management teams with coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and trade partner management throughout all phases of construction. The APM plays a key role in maintaining documentation accuracy, facilitating stakeholder communication, and ensuring that project goals are achieved safely, on time, and within budget.
This role is ideal for a motivated professional with 13 years of APM experience in a construction management environment, seeking to grow within a collaborative, high-performance company culture.
Required Skills and Abilities
Strong project coordination skills to assist in planning, scheduling, and tracking progress.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with clients, trade partners, and team members.
Demonstrated team collaboration and commitment to supporting project leadership.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing documentation and multiple priorities.
Effective time management skills to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Procore, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) or similar project management tools.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
13 years of Assistant Project Management experience in a construction management company required.
Experience in building construction, engineering, or project coordination preferred.
OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour Certification preferred.
Work Environment
Office: Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work.
Construction Site: Walking uneven surfaces, climbing ladders, and exposure to machinery and heavy equipment.
Protective Gear: PPE required, including safety glasses, clothing, and hard hat.
Hours: Standard work hours, with occasional evenings or weekends during critical project phases.
The Columbia Way
At Columbia, we believe that great projects are built by great people. We seek individuals who live our values every day:
Collaboration: Work as one team with respect, trust, and shared purpose.
Ingenuity: Embrace challenges and think creatively to find better solutions.
Integrity: Do what's right for our clients, partners, and each other.
Client Focus: Strive to understand our clients' needs and exceed expectations.
Join us, and build your future The Columbia Way.
Columbia Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Columbia does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, staffing agencies, or any other third parties. Any resumes submitted to Columbia or its employees without an agreement in place will be considered the property of Columbia, and the company will not be responsible for any associated fees or placement costs.
Third-party vendors interested in working with Columbia must contact recruiting@columbiacc.com to be considered for an approved vendor agreement.
All approved vendors must submit candidates directly to Talent Acquisition. Submissions sent to hiring managers or any employee outside of Columbia Talent Acquisition will not be recognized and may disqualify the agency from future partnership consideration.
Columbia Construction is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. We evaluate compensation decisions on a case-by-case basis.
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