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Location: Remote from Latin America
Position Type: Full-time
Salary $1,800 – $2,500 USD/month
Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST; Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Our Client
Our Client is a leading construction firm committed to delivering high-quality, profitable, and safe projects across various sectors. They pride themselves on an entrepreneurial spirit and a "customer-first" philosophy, ensuring that every project meets or exceeds expectations. Based in the United States, they provide a first-class professional environment where professional behavior, development, and core values are the foundation of their success.
Our Client is seeking a highly organized and technical Assistant Project Manager to support the management of administrative and technical requirements for construction projects. This role serves as a vital bridge between preconstruction, active operations, and project close-out. The successful candidate will assist the Project Manager in maintaining financial health, scheduling accuracy, and subcontractor compliance to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
Preconstruction & Financial Support
Assists in determining necessary resources (personnel, tools, and materials) and collaborates on the project organization matrix.
Supports preconstruction services in preparing and monitoring cost reports and creating project budgets.
Prepares bid packages and subcontract scopes of work; manages subcontractor pre-work meetings and maintains minutes.
Confirms compliance with owner contracts, including insurance, permits, and Performance/Payment bonds.
Project Administration & Operations
Manages the processing of submittals and RFIs, taking ownership of complex trades to maintain project momentum.
Establishes clear communication tools with subcontractors and suppliers to verify the timely delivery of all materials and equipment.
Checks compliance with plans and specifications, reviewing constructability issues with the Project Manager and Superintendent.
Conducts time impact analysis for change proposals and coordinates bi-weekly progress schedule updates.
Project Close-out & Relationship Management
Facilitates the project close-out process by confirming outstanding financial matters with vendors and subcontractors.
Manages final close-out documentation and transitions project statuses in the ERP system.
Builds and maintains effective relationships with customers, design teams, and user groups that reflect the company’s core values.
Required Qualifications
Education: BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or a minimum of 8 years of direct field experience leading construction projects.
Experience: 4 to 7 years of related experience in leadership positions within the construction industry.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), and estimating software such as OnScreen Takeoff or Stack.
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to solve problems, motivate teams, and face challenges with a results-oriented mindset.
Compliance: Strong understanding of contract administration, including NTOs, Lien Releases, and risk management.
1–2 years of specific preconstruction experience.
Experience with specialized ERP systems for construction management.
Proven track record in managing "Time Impact Analysis" for change proposals.
Professional Growth: Direct accountability for career development and leadership training.
Work/Life Balance: A schedule that provides for a half-day on Fridays.
Remote Flexibility: Opportunity to work with a premier US firm in a high-impact administrative and technical capacity.
Supportive Environment: Access to operations training programs and mentorship from senior leadership.
Application Disclaimer: Please Read Before Proceeding
To ensure a fair and efficient hiring process, all applications must meet the mandatory requirements listed in the job description.
Voice/Video Recording is REQUIRED
Your application CANNOT be considered without a voice or video recording. It must be at least 30 seconds long and in English Submissions in any other language or missing a recording will be automatically disqualified
Mandatory Knockout Questions
Each application includes knockout questions designed to verify minimum qualifications required by the client. If you answer "NO" to any of these, you will be immediately disqualified from the hiring process for not having the experience requested for the role. Please note that the citizenship question is also a knockout if you answer "YES" as we are only able to hire Latin American talent based in Latin America.
Apply Wisely
To maintain fairness, please apply to no more than three jobs and only if you fully meet the listed qualifications Applying to roles you don’t qualify for will not improve your chances and may affect future applications.
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