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Assistant Project Manager at Standard Construction

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Job Description

Join Our Team as an Assistant Project Manager! Standard Construction is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join our team! This role will play a vital part in keeping our projects organized, on track, and aligned with objectives. This individual will report to our Carlsbad office and must live in a commutable distance from the office. We have a solid client base and provide both Construction Management and General Contracting Services for commercial projects across the US. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects with a focus on customer service, safety, compliance, and project execution. Responsibilities Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors and clients to organize project expectations Maintain consistent communication with subcontractors on various levels Monitor and report on project budget and spending Assist with Prime Contract to owners for review and execution Manage and distribute project tasks on Procore; drawings, commitments, invoicing, budgets, meetings Prepare and write comprehensive subcontracts Manage and process subcontractor invoices, change orders Manage and process owner pay applications and change orders Prepare estimates Support Preconstruction with the bid process Process and review RFI's and Submittals Negotiate subcontracts and change orders Create a basic project schedule and conduct project meetings Report on project budget and spending-Profits/PSR Read and comprehend plans, specs, and soils reports Evaluate and identify challenges and utilize resources to solve problems Support requests from Superintendents, Project Managers and Senior Project Managers Required Skills Minimum 5 years of work experience in commercial construction industry Must have at least 1 year GC experience Experience with ProCore and Bluebeam Strong negotiation skills Deadline and detail-oriented Excellent organizational skills and personal integrity Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Highly proficient in MS Office applications Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Salary Range: $95,000.00-$110,000 Physical Demands In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer Working Conditions In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This is an office-based position The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate Standard Construction offers comprehensive insurance including medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, 401k, paid time off, and more. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 5 - 10 years Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: No

Typical entry-level pay: $135k for Architectural and Engineering Managers nationally

National salary averages
Expected entry-level
$135k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected

Mid-level roles pay ~24% more—room to grow.

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage
Limited
Mobility
Moderate

Who this leverage applies to

Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+4%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024