Salary: $70,000–$100,000 per year
Company Description
CMT 1, INC. is a Charlotte-based general contracting and construction management company specializing in industrial and commercial projects across the United States. Our work includes manufacturing facilities, energy and facility-upgrade projects, MEP systems, cleanroom environments, and large-scale renovations.
Role Description
We are seeking a reliable, organized, and hands-on Assistant Project Manager to support daily project operations at industrial and commercial construction sites.
This is a field-based support role. You will work closely with the Project Manager, site teams, subcontractors, vendors, and Mandarin-speaking stakeholders to help keep the project organized and moving forward. Strong construction experience is a plus, but we are also open to candidates who are willing to learn, comfortable working on-site, and able to take ownership of daily coordination and administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Project Manager with daily on-site coordination and administrative tasks
- Track project documents, meeting notes, schedules, material deliveries, and follow-up items
- Communicate with subcontractors, vendors, workers, and internal teams
- Assist with material purchasing, supply runs, and coordination with local stores or vendors as needed
- Help organize site supplies, equipment needs, and daily site logistics
- Conduct site walks and assist with monitoring project progress, quality, and safety requirements
- Support drawing, shop drawing, submittal, and change-order coordination as needed
- Assist with installation, testing, commissioning, and project closeout activities
- Perform other project-support duties as assigned in a fast-paced construction environment
Qualifications
- Strong communication, organization, follow-up, and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working full-time at active construction sites and supporting field operations
- Willing and able to travel and stay near project sites across the U.S. East Coast for extended periods
- Able to perform routine site-support tasks, including moving project supplies and making material runs, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Valid driver’s license preferred
- Ability to communicate in both English and Mandarin is strongly preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in construction, engineering, architecture, project coordination, field administration, purchasing, or vendor coordination
- Familiarity with construction drawings, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Procore, Microsoft Project, or similar tools
- Basic knowledge of MEP systems, including HVAC, electrical, or plumbing
- Experience in industrial, manufacturing, commercial construction, or contractor environments
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $70,000–$100,000 per year, based on experience
- Competitive benefits package
- On-site accommodation and meals provided during project assignments
- Clear opportunity to grow into a Project Manager role
Equal Employment Opportunity
CMT1 provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to any status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
