Assistant Project Manager
Job Ref: # 1850164
Date Posted: 4/27/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Richmond, VA
Salary: $95,000 - $110,000
Description
Go to end ⇓Provide overall management direction for two or more projects and develop new business opportunities relative to a particular Client, group of Clients or geographical area.
Typical Duties:
- Plan, Organize and staff key field positions through regional department heads or subordinate project / construction managers.
- Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
- Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client and A/E contacts, to facilitate construction activities.
- Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendent to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.
- Represent company in project meetings, assist in labor negotiations/strategy meetings, etc.
- Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect company's interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with Client.
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
- The ideal candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office and be able to read and interpret construction drawing.
- Familiarity with scheduling software, ie P6, but not required.
- A professional frame of mind and excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills are necessary.
Travel Requirements
Frequent travel between office and jobsites, local jurisdictions, meeting locations. L.F. Jennings pays mileage costs to employees for work-related travel.
Location: Richmond, VA and Raleigh, NC
