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Arena Family of Companies lists this Assistant Project Manager opportunity in san diego, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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$120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr
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Job Title: Assistant Project Manager / Junior Project Manager
Industry: Federal Construction, Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Compensation: $120,000 to $140,000 (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Full-time, On-site
About the Role:
Retained by a federal construction firm in San Diego seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager or Junior Project Manager to support our growing project load. This role is ideal for someone with strong commercial construction knowledge and hands-on construction and CAD experience. You’ll work directly with Project Managers, shadowing and assisting with scopes, estimates, and project setup while contributing to drawing updates and internal coordination.
Career advancement into a Project Manager as you come on board and prove your worth. Must have commercial projects experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist the lead Project Manager in all phases of construction projects
Redline and update existing AutoCAD files for as-builts and plan revisions
Use Bluebeam and AutoCAD to support internal drawing and markup needs
Maintain and organize CAD files and ensure accurate documentation
Support scope development, walk jobs with the PM, and document site conditions
Help prepare estimates using RSMeans data and estimating software
Manage PDF as-builts and perform light revisions in-house
Build quick and accurate budgets and proposals in estimating software
Primarily in-office role with occasional site visits
Requirements:
Must have some level of AutoCAD experience (entry level acceptable)
Strong construction knowledge with commercial or federal project background
Proficient in Bluebeam just preferred.
Ability to redline and revise drawings independently
Preferred familiarity with RSMeans and how federal pricing and bidding is structured
Understanding of estimating software and how to build scope and pricing quickly
Excellent organizational skills, though not expected to manage teams yet
Able to support multiple active projects and work closely with office admin staff
Bonus Skills:
Prior experience working with federal agencies or on government contracts
Exposure to project walks, preconstruction meetings, and field coordination
Seniority level
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Management
Industries
Construction
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Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
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Worksite address
san diego, CA, 92189, US
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