Construction Assistant Project Manager at RQ Construction, LLC in Jacksonville, FL, USA
- Company: RQ Construction, LLC
- Location: Jacksonville, FL, USA
- Posted: Sep 17, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $85,000-$120,000 per year
- Experience: 4+ years
Overview
Southeast Region (GA & FL) | On-Site | $85,000-$120,000 + Benefits RQ Construction is looking for Assistant Project Manager (APM) to join our Field Operations team for projects located in the Southeast region (GA & FL). Candidates local to the region will be given priority, though relocation to on-s…
Job description
- Southeast Region (GA & FL) | On-Site | $85,000-$120,000 + Benefits
- RQ Construction is looking for Assistant Project Manager (APM) to join our Field Operations team for projects located in the Southeast region (GA & FL). Candidates local to the region will be given priority, though relocation to on-site management may be considered for the APM position. We are gathering applications to create a pool of qualified candidates for possible future openings pending project awards.
Responsibilities
- Our APM's are responsible for providing support for all assigned activities and phases of a commercial construction project from conceptual development to final completion, usually through organizing, planning, directing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring processes. The APM may assist the PM on larger projects, be responsible for a defined area or scope of a larger project under PM supervision, or be solely responsible for a single, small to medium project. Local candidates will be considered, though relocation to on-site project management will be required for the position.
Requirements
- A BA/BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field is the minimum formal education required for this position. A combination of equivalent work experience and training in the field may be qualifying.
- Four (4) or more years work experience in the construction industry or equivalent experience preferred, with one or more years' experience as a Project Engineer required.
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Internet, etc.) required.
- CPR, First Aid, and OSHA 30-hour Certifications required. Training can be provided.
- All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).
- Specific software literacy (Primavera 3/6, Viewpoint, BIM, Revit) preferred.
- LEED GA credential desirable.
- QCM certificate desirable.
Skills
Preferred
- LEED GA credential
- QCM certificate
Benefits
- Benefits: Vehicle Allowance, Medical/Dental/Vision, 401k/Match, Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay, Bonus eligible
- Competitive Pay: $85,000.00-$120,000.00 annually (DOE)
About RQ Construction, LLC
Since 1996, RQ Construction, LLC. has been a leading player in Southern California's robust commercial and governmental Design-Build economy. We now have a national and international presence with current projects spanning coast to coast. Headquartered in beautiful Carlsbad, CA, we are a full-service Design-Build company. We offer management of projects throughout the United States, with our field operations' team members who work on location for each of our projects. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction for both public and private clients, with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market. RQ Construction, LLC is a full service contracting and design firm that specializes in Design/Build projects for both public and private clients, with a primary focus on the Department of Defense. Our mission is "to provide our customers the best built environment while being the first choice of all stakeholders."