GC - Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager - General Contracting

Louis Ptak Construction has a perfect opportunity for you.

Louis Ptak Construction has been building exceptional projects throughout California since 1998, working as a General Contractor and Carpentry Subcontractor. Our portfolio includes some of California’s largest and most well-known private residential estates. Our commitment to excellence and a collaborative work environment makes us a sought-after employer in the construction sector.

Are you an experienced APM in the construction industry, eager to thrive in a respected and dynamic organization? Do you have a passion for building high‑end custom homes? Louis Ptak Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for our General Contracting division. You will work closely with project managers and superintendents to ensure our projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

What you get to own:

• Project Coordination: Collaborate closely with project managers and superintendents to coordinate construction activities and help them complete the project on schedule and on budget.
• Estimating: Contribute to estimating efforts, including take‑offs, developing scopes of work, and reviewing subcontractor proposals.
• Documentation Management: Handle project documentation, including plans, specifications, contracts, purchase orders, shop drawings, submittals, RFI logs, and other related documents.
• On‑Site Support: Support superintendents with coordinating deliveries and work on site. Maintain short‑term lookahead schedules and regularly walk projects to assess performance and address deficiencies.
• Subcontractor Assessment: Evaluate subcontractor proposals and schedules for accuracy.
• Quality and Safety Control: Work with superintendents to maintain job site quality control and safety.
• Critical Thinking: Apply critical thinking skills to solve complex problems and make well‑informed decisions.

What we’re looking for:

• 2+ years of Assistant Project Management in residential construction
• 4+ years in the construction industry
• Passion for building high‑end custom residential homes
• 2+ years as an estimator
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents (drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication, team‑building skills, and a Strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Project highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Able to travel to job sites from the South Bay to the far end of the North Bay throughout the work week as needed.
• Work from our Novato office 1‑2 days per week when not on a job site.

• 401(k) with 4% match
• Dental, vision, and health insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program

Join us at Louis Ptak Construction and be part of a team dedicated to building exceptional projects and fostering a collaborative work environment.