Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Build Something Exceptional. No Exceptions.

Timberline Construction Corporation (TCC) is a full-service construction management firm. Our team provides construction management, preconstruction and design-build services to the region's leading institutions, corporations and developers. We are a local builder with a comprehensive portfolio focused on science and technology, corporate, commercial, academic and multi-family residential market sectors. Our team is accustomed to fast-track, logistically complex projects. We excel at executing these sensitive jobs through proactive planning, communication and coordination with our clients and design partners. Our mission is to be exceptional. This is our professional aspiration for every client, every day. In the business of construction management, this requires an experienced team with focus, drive, empathy and intelligence. No exceptions.

Construct Your Career With Us (About The Job)

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) acts as a resource to the Project Manager(s) by assisting in the planning, scheduling, and implementation of the construction process, to help ensure that the project meets the schedule and is completed within the budget. What You'll Build (Responsibilities)

Assist with the project buyout process, in accordance with company standards and in a timely manner taking into account such factors as project schedule, submittal review process and long lead time materials and equipment

Coordinate the submittal process with the schedule, review process and material lead times

Coordinate RFI's to address issues with interpretation of plans and specifications, missing information, incorrect details, incomplete information and other issues that require the direction of the Architect and Engineers

Ensure that all required project documentation is completed in a timely manner, and maintained in the appropriate master project files inclusive of Daily reports, accident reports, -subcontractor logs, submittals, bulletins, drawing logs, sketches and as-built drawings

Assist with safety and accident reporting as required

Help enforce all TCC Health and Safety Plan regulations

Assist with the coordination of deliverables to obtain necessary permits and licenses and, depending upon the contractual arrangements, monitoring compliance with building and safety codes and other regulations

Assist in the tracking and cost control to avoid cost overruns

Coordinate, track and receive timely approval of Change Orders

Assist in the coordination of invoice approvals

Coordinate timely completion and submission of project invoices and requisitions to the client, and providing follow up with client when required to ensure timely payments are received. Communicate with senior management in a timely manner if delays in payment are encountered

Assist in meeting minutes recording and follow-up

Distribute drawing revisions and address subcontractor issues

Assist in the assembly of close-out documents

Skills You'll Nail (Requirements)

2-5+ years construction project management experience preferred

Experience working with contracts, plans, and specifications, and to be knowledgeable about construction methods, materials, and regulations

Familiarity with computers and software programs for job costing, online collaboration, scheduling and estimating. Procore experience is a plus

The APM must work well under pressure, be flexible and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

The ability to coordinate several major activities at once, while analyzing and resolving specific problems, is essential, as is an understanding of engineering, architectural, and other construction drawings

Must have good oral and written communication skills and attention to detail

The APM must be able to establish a good working relationship with many different people, including clients, other managers, designers, superintendents, and crew

The APM will be required to visit project sites as needed

Blueprint Bonus Skills (What Sets You Apart)

OSHA 10-hr is a plus

LEED AP is a plus.30

Bachelor's Degree in an applicable discipline is highly desirable

Why Timberline - What You'll Gain (Benefits)

Timberline is Exceptional. No Exceptions. We're proud to be named Boston Business Journal 2025 Best Place to Work, Top 20 Construction Manager, and ENR Top New England Contractor. Our people are our greatest asset-and we invest in them accordingly.

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

Robust benefits: health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match

Tuition and education reimbursement

Career advancement and leadership development opportunities

Wellness programs

Culture club-team events

Onsite snack & drink bar in our Timberline-built, award-winning office

Early wrap-up on Summer Fridays!

Timberline Construction is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to assure equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants by prohibiting discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Full-time