Assistant Project Manager - General Construction

At C&S Companies, we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when considering a new job. We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the burdensome bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. To that end, we foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace; collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust, fun, and accountability.

We promote personal and professional growth by cultivating and sustaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels a sense of belonging. By encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work, we create a diverse and equitable environment where all our voices are heard.

Position Overview

C&S Companies is looking for a General Construction Assistant Project Manager to assist Project Management and Pre-Construction team in the planning, bid leveling, coordinating and administration of general contracting construction projects. Areas of focus will be general construction project support, RFI coordination, submittals/shop drawings, subcontract development, change orders verification and development, scheduling, & construction progress tracking. This position will report to a Project Manager.

Position Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day project management activities to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage and maintain all project documentation, including contracts, RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and closeout records.
• Assist with project scheduling and milestone tracking, coordinating updates with field and office teams.
• Support budget management, cost tracking, forecasting, and change management processes.
• Assist with subcontractor buyout, onboarding, compliance documentation, and contract administration.
• Track subcontractor invoices, pay applications, lien waivers, and related financial documentation.
• Coordinate with the Superintendent and field teams to support logistics, material procurement, trade coordination, and issue resolution.
• Participate in project meetings, field walks, inspections, and coordination efforts to support construction progress and quality.
• Support safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance, including documentation and corrective action tracking.
• Assist with project closeout activities, including punch list management, O&M manuals, warranties, as-builts, and final record turnover.

Skills/Education/Experience

• Basic knowledge of the construction industry and construction principles/practices.
• Basic knowledge of how to interpret construction drawings, contract documents, and construction sequencing
• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills, plus ability to manage a team of varied disciplines
• Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment
• Advanced knowledge of MS office, Bluebeam, MS Project
• Proficiency with Procore and Primavera software a plus
• Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) a plus
• Must be flexible for learning new things and a trustworthy teammate.

Estimated Compensation Range: $60,000 - $70,000/year*

*Actual compensation may vary based on related work experience, geographical location and market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

Learn about our comprehensive Benefits

WHO WE ARE: C&S Companies is a national planning, design, and construction firm with more than 600 employees and growing. For more than 50 years we have been delivering critical infrastructure design, planning and construction services in aviation, civil/site infrastructure, construction and program management, construction/design-build, energy, environmental, facilities, architecture, planning, sustainability, and transportation. We have offices throughout New York State, California, Florida, Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Washington, and Kentucky.