Assistant Project Manager at Choate Construction Company in Atlanta

Job description

• As an Assistant Project Manager at Choate Construction, you play a key support role in helping guide projects from early planning through successful completion, knowing that your contributions directly impact our clients, project teams, and communities.
• This position is ideal for professionals with at least three years of experience in a commercial construction–oriented entry‑level role who are eager to grow their careers and take on increasing responsibility.
• Reporting to and working closely with the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, you will assist with the daily management, coordination, and administration of projects, supporting efforts related to contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding, and cost control.
• You will collaborate alongside the field Superintendent and project team to help ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget, while gaining hands‑on exposure to the full lifecycle of a construction project.
• With Choate’s tools, mentorship, and support, you will continue developing the skills and confidence needed to grow into expanded project leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• assist with the daily management, coordination, and administration of projects
• support efforts related to contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding, and cost control
• collaborate alongside the field Superintendent and project team to help ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget
• gain hands‑on exposure to the full lifecycle of a construction project
• support construction planning, financial tracking, and BIM/VDC coordination

Requirements

• You build positive, respectful relationships with clients, designers, subcontractors, and internal partners, representing Choate Construction with professionalism and pride in every interaction.
• You bring a mindset of stewardship to the project team—approachable, collaborative, and committed to supporting both the Project Manager and field leadership in achieving shared goals.
• You take safety personally, actively partnering with the Project Manager, Superintendent, and Safety team to implement and uphold project‑specific safety plans so every worker goes home safely each day.
• You are detail‑oriented and curious, taking the time to understand contract requirements, assist with subcontracts and purchase orders, and communicate potential risks or changes early.
• You enjoy being involved early in the process, contributing during preconstruction, supporting logistics and scheduling efforts, and helping ensure the project is set up for success before work begins.
• You thrive in a learning‑forward environment, supporting construction planning, financial tracking, and BIM/VDC coordination while actively investing in your own professional growth and readiness for greater responsibility.

Skills

Required

• positive, respectful relationships
• professionalism
• stewardship
• approachable
• collaborative
• detail‑oriented
• curious
• learning‑forward
• contracting
• scheduling
• estimating
• bidding

Benefits

• 100% Employee Owned Company with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical Coverage Options: Surest, a copay plan, or High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account; Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent)
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401k Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
• Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• College Student Debt Reduction Program
• Employee Assistance & Financial Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Charitable Contribution Matching ($1,000 per year per employee)
• Stewardship Day (Community Volunteering)
• One additional benefit Choate offers which cannot be understated is a safe working environment. Whether working in the office or at a jobsite, it is our goal to elevate safety standards and ensure everyone goes home safely – and more safety conscious – at the end of each day.
• Choate is a Drug Free Workplace and pre-employment drug screening in required for all new hires.
• Choate Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the well-being and health of its employees.
• The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Choate does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.