Assistant Construction Project Manager - Healthcare, Academic Higher Ed, Corporate

About Columbia Construction

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.

Job Summary:

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 1–3 years of APM experience in a construction management environment, seeking to grow within a collaborative, high-performance company culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Operational Support

• Attend preliminary site walkthroughs and project meetings; prepare and distribute meeting minutes.

• Assist with documentation and tracking of submittals, RFIs, change orders, requisitions, and permits.

• Maintain procurement logs and ensure all project documentation is accurate and up to date.

• Support the Project Manager and Superintendent with day-to-day coordination and communication.

Financial Support

• Assist with preparation and issuance of change orders and budget updates.

• Support management of Attachment A’s and related financial documentation.

• Help prepare and submit monthly requisitions and cost reports.

Project Management Software

• Support setup, use, and maintenance of Procore, Microsoft Project, OpenSpace, and HammerTech.

• Ensure accurate data entry and help project teams leverage software tools effectively.

Team and Stakeholder Communication

• Foster strong relationships with clients, trade partners, and internal team members.

• Communicate project updates clearly and proactively.

• Promote a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach consistent with The Columbia Way.

Safety Program Support

• Assist in implementing and maintaining project-specific safety programs.

• Reinforce Columbia’s culture of safety and accountability on every project.