Construction Assistant Project Manager

Description

Roers Companies is seeking an energetic, dedicated professional to join our team in Plymouth, MN as a Construction Assistant Project Manager!

About Us

Roers Companies is a 2025 USA Today Top Workplace and a national leader in multifamily real estate investment, development, construction, and property management. Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, we’re on a mission to elevate multifamily housing by developing and operating market-rate and affordable apartments in growing neighborhoods. Since our founding in 2012, Roers Cos. has developed more than $4 billion in real estate, representing 15,000+ homes across the Midwest, Mountain Southwest, and Sunbelt regions. Our team thrives on purpose-filled work, an entrepreneurial spirit, and unlimited growth potential.  

About You

You’re passionate about your work and strive to achieve ambitious goals. You offer an extra hand and aren’t afraid to ask for help when needed. You act with integrity and empathy for the people around you. You get the big picture while executing the little details. In other words, you share our corporate values — passion, work ethic, teamwork, integrity, and ownership mindset.

Job Summary

As a Construction Assistant Project Manager, you play a vital role in assisting the construction team by coordinating and helping to manage all pre-construction and construction related activities related to all applicable projects assigned.

Responsibilities

• Support entire project team with daily project coordination
• Take direction from the Project Manager and assist in communicating with subcontractors and employees the expectations and direction regarding schedules, construction methods, company policies and procedures, permits, safety, sustainability, quality control and other performance standards
• Procurement of construction materials, tools and equipment as required
• Interact with external teams such as Architects, Structural Engineers, Civil Engineers, Landscape, Utility Consultants, Soils Engineers, & other professionals
• Review and update progress and cost reports, schedules, and requirements for completion on a regular basis to sup- port and assist the Project Manager
• Collaborate with Project Manager to ensure project site and company assets are secure, and always maintains a safe and respectful working environment
• Assist in project estimation and any pre-construction activities
• Coordinate with Project Manager and Accounting team for monthly draws
• Assist in reviewing and verifying all payment applications on a monthly basis
• Assist in all OAC meetings and maintain all meeting minutes
• Maintain Procore project site to include Submittals & Transmittals, RFIs, Change Requests, Commitment’s and Commitment Change Orders, O&M documents, drawing log, and drawing revisions
• Provide all drawing updates to affected teams as quickly as possible to ensure accuracy of project build

Requirements

• BS Degree in Construction Management or related field
• High school diploma or GED with 1-3 years of related experience
• 1-3 years of project engineering, project coordination, or management in multifamily construction
• Experience working in residential or commercial construction
• Microsoft Office suite to include Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
• Microsoft Project scheduling software
• Bluebeam
• Procore construction management software
• Consistently detail oriented with strong organization skills
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP trade drawings
• Ability to anticipate needs of other team members internally and externally
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, understanding that your scheduled workdays may vary according to staffing and project needs
• Entrepreneurial ownership mindset –makes smart decisions for business, puts clients and teammates first, collaborative, inquisitive, self-motivated, and operates on trust (not fear)
• High integrity – trusted, direct, truthful. Embodies confidence and admits mistakes
• Works as a team player and operates with the understanding that we do our best when we work together
• Passionate about your work and our company goals and vision
• Strive to achieve ambitious goals - loves to be challenged, determined to win, works tirelessly to achieve results.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities within established deadlines
• Ability to perform the physical functions of the position, which may include, but are not limited to: ability to walk property, including up to 7 flights of stairs, to complete physical inspections
• Maintain neat, well-groomed, professional appearance
• Build confidence in owners and developers in anticipation of continued project opportunities
• Position at times will provide additional support to other departments and owner directives. Willingness to be flexible to departmental needs and change is required

Working Conditions

Due to the nature of the construction industry, working conditions may vary based on project location and project team needs. It is Roers Companies intent to provide the most common working conditions for each job position, however, can be subject to change.

Location:

The Assistant Project Manager will be exposed to the current weather and site conditions on each of their assigned project sites as well as a typical office environment. It is the responsibility of the Assistant Project Manager to properly prepare for the specific working environment conditions that will be required of them each day. The Assistant Project Manager will participate in company meetings and gatherings at the corporate offices, as well as meetings conducted on project site locations.

Site Conditions:

Roers Companies treats the safety of its staff and subcontractors with the highest importance. Due to the nature of construction and trade activity on site, all employees may encounter hazards that could include but not limited to: excessive noise, extreme heat or cold temperatures, vibration, moving equipment, scaffolding, protected and unprotected openings under construction, odors, mists, gases, chemicals, electrical equipment, exposure to oils and other liquids, poorly ventilated areas that may require the use of a mask or respirator, CO2 and NO2, air pollutants, hot work to include torches and welding, open excavations, and other unknown conditions. Safety is everyone’s responsibility, and at no times will a Roers Companies employee, vendor, subcontractor, or project partner be required to work in an unsafe environment.

Compensation and Benefits for Construction Assistant Project Manager:

Pay Range:  $67,000.00 - $83,700.00         

Compensation is determined by several factors that vary depending on the position, including the individual’s experience, skills, and the knowledge they bring to the specific role.

Roers offers a comprehensive benefits & perks package to full-time employees which may include:

• Health Plans - Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HSA

• Family Leave - Paid birth & bonding leave

• Employer Paid Benefits - Basic life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and short-term disability

• Additional Voluntary Benefits – Life Insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance

• 401(K) - 3% company contribution, 100% vested after 2 years of employment

• Competitive PTO - 3 weeks of PTO with immediate accrual, 9 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and bereavement

• Health and Wellness - fitness membership reimbursement program

• Free stays in Roers’ properties guest suites

• Rent Discount - 20% discount for employees living in Roers Companies properties

• Employee Referral Bonus Program - $2,500 referral bonus paid once referred candidate completes 60 days of employment

• Charitable Match Program – Roers matches employee donations to charitable organizations

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programs

Roers Companies is focused on building a workforce that is diverse and inclusive. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. 

Roers Companies participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For further information about the federal E-Verify program, please click to see the Right to Work and E-Verify Participation posters. 

Candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check and motor vehicle report.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a survey at this link:

https://go.apply.ci/s/83Iy24550b

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