Assistant Project Manager

Turner & Townsend

. Assist the Project Manager in ensuring projects meet quality standards and are completed efficiently and on time .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Atlanta • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including managing construction processes, coordinating project tasks, and ensuring adherence to quality standards. Proficient in financial tracking and reporting, with strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively engage with clients and team members.

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Project ManagementConstruction Process ManagementFinancial ReportingMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Construction ManagementProject PlanningCost TrackingChange Order ManagementSubmittal ManagementRFIs ManagementEVM SystemsObservation ReportsCommissioning DocumentationClose-Out Documentation

Soft Skills

ProactiveOrganizedThoroughCollaborativeStrong Work Ethic

Tools & Technologies

Project Management SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeGoogle Tools

Industry Keywords

SOX Control ResponsibilitiesConstructionArchitectureEngineeringProcurement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the Project Manager in ensuring projects meet quality standards and are completed efficiently and on time
Manage individual construction-process tasks, including submittals and RFIs
Assist with proposals, project governance, processes, and systems
Share and retain project information and data
Build relationships with clients and team members
Interface with executives, project teams, consultants, and vendors
Coordinate meetings, maintain issues/actions logs, transcribe minutes, and drive action items to closure
Develop project plans and follow up on completion status and open items
Contribute to monthly program reporting and prepare project reports and executive dashboards
Manage submittal approvals, RFIs, change orders, meetings, punch lists, observation reports, commissioning, and close-out documentation
Assist with procurement of suppliers and resources
Monitor performance management techniques
Monitor and report project costs and spending; maintain cost tracking and EVM systems
Liaise with finance teams to obtain, review, and report financial and cost data

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a field related to construction
Minimum of 3 years of applicable experience
Proactive, organized, and thorough with a strong work ethic
Effective and collaborative team member
Exposure to project management software systems
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and Google tools
Strong communication skills
On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs
Adherence to applicable SOX control responsibilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working environment
Work-life balance support
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
Confidential handling of employee information