Assistant Project Manager I

\#jobalert | FULL-TIME | ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER I | Birmingham, AL |A well-capitalized construction and manufacturing company in the Southeast is hiring an entry-level Assistant Project Manager to join their Program Management team. This role is built for someone early in their career who is organized, detail-driven, and ready to own a real workload on day one — not sit in the background. The company offers a defined advancement path, support for licenses and certifications, and a front-row seat to one of the more innovative delivery models in the construction industry right now.Anticipate $65K-$75K, BOEFull benefits package: health, dental, and vision insurance; FSA; paid time off; short-term and long-term disability; life insurance; 401(k)Support for professional licenses and certificationsDefined career advancement pathways within a growing Program Management groupBirmingham, Alabama — 25-50% travel to active job sites (primarily Southeast and Texas)Overview:Program Coordination:Maintain project schedules, milestone logs, and coordination artifacts across assigned programsTrack manufacturing and subcontractor buyout status; flag slippage to the Project ManagerOrganize and route project information — drawings, specs, RFIs, submittals, and change directives — to the right people at the right timeSupport documentation for module transfers and project handoffsParticipate in weekly coordination meetings; contribute to agendas and minutesAssist in project closeout: document organization, punch list tracking, and warranty turnoverField Support:Provide on-site support during module installation, punch, and key construction milestonesAssist with on-site material receiving and trackingSupport subcontractor onboarding and orientationGenerate safety and quality observation reportsMaintain accurate on-site documentation: daily logs, photos, and issue trackingAssist the Field PM with client progress reportingRequired:Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (equivalent experience considered)0-2 years of relevant experience in construction, manufacturing, or project managementAbility to read and interpret construction drawings and specificationsWorking proficiency in Microsoft Excel — formulas, sorting and filtering, basic pivot tablesFamiliarity with at least one scheduling platform: MS Project, Primavera P6, or SmartsheetProficiency in Microsoft Office suite and BluebeamWillingness and ability to travel 25-50%Ownership mindset; commitment to safety and qualityPreferred — strong differentiators:Exposure to estimating, cost analysis, or data analytics in construction or manufacturingFamiliarity with Python, SQL, or data modeling toolsFamiliarity with CAD, Revit, or SolidWorksFamiliarity with AI productivity toolsFamiliarity with BI tools and data visualization platformsDesign-build exposureKEYWORDS Assistant Project Manager, APM, Entry Level Construction, Construction Project Coordinator, Project Management, Construction, Design-Build, Program Coordinator, Construction Management, Bluebeam, MS Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, RFI, Submittals, Punch List, Field Coordinator, Construction Drawings, Microsoft Excel, Python, SQL, Data Analytics, Alabama, SoutheastEEO