{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4fdb035f41f0e88dcd330231","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4fdb035f41f0e88dcd330231","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4fdb035f41f0e88dcd330231","title":"Associate Project Manager","description":"Associate Project Manager - Construction\nMill Valley, CA\n\nNo Recruiters Please! Only local candidates need apply.\n\nJOB DESCRIPTION\nVan Acker Construction (VAC) is looking for an Associate Project Manager (ASPM) to join our growing team to support and manage the construction of complex high-end residential projects.\n\nThe Associate Project Manager assists the Project Manager by being the daily ‘eyes and ears’ on the project, overseeing the financial aspects of the project as well as construction progress. The ideal candidate will possess a penchant for detail with a commitment to quality and getting it right the first time. The ASPM plans strategically, communicates effectively, adapts to evolving priorities, and works collaboratively to successfully manage and execute high-end residential projects.\n\nAs Construction Managers and General Contractors, Van Acker Construction (VAC) is the firm with overall responsibility for all activities on the project. The Associate Project Manager reports to the Project Manager (PM) and may be tasked with overseeing the work of the Assistant Project Manager (APM) and Project Assistant (PA).\n\nThis role is based out of the Mill Valley, CA office and requires periodic travel to the jobsite in Woodside to meet with site superintendents, monitor construction progress, and consult with subcontractors, architects, and clients or client representatives.\n\nJOB DUTIES\nInclude but are not limited to the following:\nAssist the Project Manager in managing, overseeing and coordinating most facets of pre-construction, project development, construction management, and project close-out\nMonitor budget and cost activities: develop and maintain the budget, manage change orders and purchase orders, ensure financial accuracy of the project at all times, and proactively address potential changes in costs and/or scope\nAssist in developing the project schedule, monitor construction progress to ensure schedule milestones are met, and proactively identify and address delays and/or changes in schedule\nCreate and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders and team members through clear, concise, and proactive communication; skillfully manage expectations and resolve issues\nAttend and potentially lead project meetings including design team, client, and/or internal team meetings\nOther duties may include analyzing material use and time constraints, inspection work, creating bid packages, writing scopes, reviewing monthly client billings, and other tasks as required\n\nEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS\nBachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field or equivalent in years of experience\nMinimum 10 years related work experience preferably in high-end residential construction, including at least 2 years of construction project management\nProfessionalism in dealing with architects, subcontractors, consultants, engineers, clients, and co-workers\nIndependent and self-starting with strong attention to details, deadlines, and a commitment to excellence\nThorough and confident understanding of excel and math, job cost tracking, budgeting, estimating\nAble to read drawings and write scopes\nLooks ahead and organizes activities to stay on top of the project’s needs\nExcels at articulating ideas and concepts clearly and concisely and enjoys tackling complex challenges and finding solutions\nOwnership: Is committed to the success of the project, the team, and the company\nLeadership: inspires and motivates others, resolves conflicts while minimizing drama, and adapts to change\nStrong computer skills including intermediate or advanced Excel, Google Docs, Adobe, and cloud-based storage systems (i.e., Box and Dropbox).\nMust live in the local area and be authorized to work in the U.S.\nThe Associate Project Manager will be required to travel between the office and the jobsite, have reliable transportation, and must meet the Company’s driving requirements.\n\nCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS\nBase salary is $150,000 - $160,000 per year (DOE), plus annual discretionary bonus. Please note the posted salary is an estimated range that will be adjusted for skillset and experience.\n\nGroup Medical / Vision / Dental, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, 401k with Company Contribution.\n\nThis is a full-time exempt (salaried) position based out of the Mill Valley office. Travel to the job site in Woodside will be necessary at times. Overtime may be required during various phases of the project.\n\nCOMPANY INFORMATION\nEstablished in 1983, Van Acker Construction is Northern California’s leading high-quality residential construction firm. We are builders and construction managers with a track record of executing large and complicated projects on-time and on-budget. Our main office is located in Mill Valley, CA with projects primarily located in San Francisco and on the San Francisco Peninsula.\n\nTo find out more about Van Acker Construction, please visit our website at http://www.vanacker.com/\n\nPlease visit our Candidate Privacy Policy here or contact privacy@vanacker.com for questions regarding our Privacy Policy or the collection of your personal information.\n\nPlease do not contact Van Acker Construction directly regarding your application.\n\n*NO RECRUITERS PLEASE*\nhXA93CfaST","company":"Van Acker Construction","rawCompany":"van acker construction","city":"Mill Valley","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:19:58.383Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"236220","title":"Commercial and Institutional Building Construction","slug":"commercial-and-institutional-building-construction"},{"code":"236115","title":"New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)","slug":"new-single-family-housing-construction-except-for-sale-builders"},{"code":"238990","title":"All Other Specialty Trade Contractors","slug":"all-other-specialty-trade-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Associate Project Manager","description":"Associate Project Manager - Construction\nMill Valley, CA\n\nNo Recruiters Please! Only local candidates need apply.\n\nJOB DESCRIPTION\nVan Acker Construction (VAC) is looking for an Associate Project Manager (ASPM) to join our growing team to support and manage the construction of complex high-end residential projects.\n\nThe Associate Project Manager assists the Project Manager by being the daily ‘eyes and ears’ on the project, overseeing the financial aspects of the project as well as construction progress. The ideal candidate will possess a penchant for detail with a commitment to quality and getting it right the first time. The ASPM plans strategically, communicates effectively, adapts to evolving priorities, and works collaboratively to successfully manage and execute high-end residential projects.\n\nAs Construction Managers and General Contractors, Van Acker Construction (VAC) is the firm with overall responsibility for all activities on the project. 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Please note the posted salary is an estimated range that will be adjusted for skillset and experience.\n\nGroup Medical / Vision / Dental, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, 401k with Company Contribution.\n\nThis is a full-time exempt (salaried) position based out of the Mill Valley office. Travel to the job site in Woodside will be necessary at times. Overtime may be required during various phases of the project.\n\nCOMPANY INFORMATION\nEstablished in 1983, Van Acker Construction is Northern California’s leading high-quality residential construction firm. We are builders and construction managers with a track record of executing large and complicated projects on-time and on-budget. 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