Drywall Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Assistant Project Manager | Talent ACQ

The Tone:
This is a full-time, in-person role located in Alaska, supporting the operations of a 100% employee-owned commercial drywall contractor. This well-established company boasts decades of experience across Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, specializing in metal stud framing, drywall hanging and finishing, acoustical ceilings, commercial painting, and EIFS/stucco systems. They have built a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship and handling some of the toughest commercial projects. This Assistant Project Manager position is a key support role designed for a motivated construction professional looking to transition from the field into management or grow their project management career. The role is vital for supporting the expanding Alaska operations and offers significant opportunity to impact project execution and advance into greater leadership.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Alaska Operations
• Pay: $90000–$110000 yearly
• Team: Reports to the Alaska Regional Construction Manager.
• Mission: Support commercial construction projects in Alaska, ensuring smooth execution and contributing to regional operational expansion.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Coordination: Coordinate daily activities with field superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to ensure smooth project progression and meet timelines.
• Project Support: Support Project Managers in the comprehensive execution of commercial construction projects, from initial planning stages through to successful completion.
• Deliverables Management: Take ownership of assigned project management deliverables, including the diligent management of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and all necessary project documentation.
• Planning & Logistics: Contribute actively to critical project planning functions such as scheduling, procurement of materials, and strategic manpower allocation.
• Operational & Financial Oversight: Assist in estimating and project closeout activities, while steadily assuming growing responsibility for the financial and operational aspects of commercial construction management, ensuring accurate record-keeping and reporting.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A construction professional with a clear desire to build a long-term career in construction management, suitable for individuals transitioning from roles like commercial foreman, superintendent, or project engineer, or for current PMs/APMs seeking growth.
• Experience: Demonstrated working knowledge of essential construction documents, including drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Skills: Possess strong organizational capabilities, excellent communication skills for diverse stakeholders, and the comfort to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines within a project environment.
• Bonus: Hands-on commercial interiors experience (metal stud framing, drywall, taping, painting, or acoustical ceilings) is strongly preferred. Candidates with less field experience may be considered if they demonstrate exceptional organization and strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly with Excel.