Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager

Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager –
HITT Contracting Inc.

Boydton, VA – Salary: $–$

As an Assistant Project Manager (APM), you obtain, evaluate, coordinate and distribute the information and authorizations necessary to construct projects on time, within budget and to the quality specified. You protect and promote the interests of both the business and the client, and demonstrate beginner‑level leadership characteristics.

• Maintain adherence to HITT’s standards of safety
• Ensure that required documentation is filed
• Assist in creating and managing the project budget for all assigned projects
• Develop pre‑construction RFP package
• Assist in conducting project meetings, setting milestones, and formulating monthly owner reports
• Establish job processes (RFIs, submittals, and pay applications) including approving pay applications and negotiating subcontract change orders
• Update project schedule; ensure project quality control and establish overall project logistics
• Assist in managing the closeout process
  
  Collaborate with the project superintendent and site operations team throughout the life of the project

• High school diploma required; a four‑year degree with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, additional work experience is acceptable.
• 2–5 years of experience in commercial construction, including experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Previous experience on commercial job sites strongly preferred.
• Passion for construction and an ability to recognize and seek quality.
• Ability to master sector/project‑specific software systems, including but not limited to:
  Microsoft Office suite (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Pro Core, Adobe, Blue Beam, JD Edwards.
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to:
  • Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with a strong focus on audience‑appropriate business writing and verbal skills.
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude and passion for construction and our industry.
  • Gather data, interpret it into meaningful information, and relay that information through clear, concise communication strategies; ability to see how pieces and processes fit into and affect the bigger picture/business model.
  • Organize and manage tasks and priorities.
  • Demonstrate integrity consistently with The HITT Way and HITT’s core values.
  • Seek continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities, internal focus on self‑improvement.
  • Adapt and exercise flexibility with the ever‑changing world of technology, design, means, and methods.
  • Collaborate with people of various backgrounds and styles.
  • Create and maintain relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Exhibit respectfulness by being punctual, engaged/focused, and respectful of others.

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job‑related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

HITT Contracting maintains a drug‑free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.