Assistant Project Manager Job at Arena Family of Companies, San Diego, CA

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  • Arena Family of Companies
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager / Junior Project Manager

Location: San Diego, CA

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

Job Tags

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