Assistant Project Manager

We’re excited to partner with one of our valued clients in Sebastopol, CA, to find a talented Assistant Project Manager.

This direct-hire opportunity offers a competitive pay range of $40.49–$48.94 per hour and a clear path to grow into a Project Manager role, with expanding project ownership, leadership responsibilities, and mentorship opportunities.

If you are a project professional who thrives where craftsmanship meets complexity, who finds satisfaction not just in completing a build, but in elevating every phase of it, our client offers a place to build your career as deliberately as well as they build their projects.

About the Role:

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will help lead two to three active projects at a time, serving as the essential link between design, field operations, and ownership. You will manage logistics, budgets, and schedules ensuring each project is delivered with the precision, beauty and mindfulness that defines quality craftmanship.

The role is ideal for someone who:

• Enjoys problem-solving and structured systems
• Communicates clearly and professionally with clients and trade partners
• Thrives in collaborative, high-performance environments
• Seeks mentorship, growth and long-term advancement into project leadership

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily construction activities and subcontractor performance
• Manage project schedules, cost forecasting, and change orders
• Collaborate with superintendents, architects, engineers, and clients to align execution with design and budget
• Monitor quality, safety, and sustainability across all project phases
• Support procurement, permitting, and inspection processes
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate progress to leadership and clients
• Represent the company’s values of craftsmanship, transparency, and teamwork in every interaction

 Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field or equivalent hands-on experience in the industry
• 3-5 years of experience in a general-contractor environment
• Experience across commercial, hospitality, and/or high-end residential/estate construction
• Proficiency with Procore, Microsoft Suite, MS Project, or Bluebeam
• Strong understanding of California building codes, permitting, and safety standards
• OSHA 30 certification (required within six months of hire)
• Professional credentials such as PMP, CMAA, AIC, or LEED AP are preferred

Benefits if hired by client: Medical, vision, dental and life insurance; 401(k) with 3% contribution by employer; employee assistance program; paid time off and holiday pay; mileage reimbursement and charitable and athletic assistance match programs.

**THIS POSITION REQUIRES A BACKGROUND CHECK**