Assistant Project Manager
Coastal Maine General Contracting – Ellsworth and Mount Desert Island, Maine
Full-Time | $25.00–$40.00/hr (based on experience)
About Us & The Role
At Coastal Maine GC, we’re a design-build construction company; focused on quality work, clear communication, and a strong team culture.
We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to support residential and commercial projects through coordination, scheduling, documentation, communication, and day-to-day project support. This role works closely with Project Managers, field teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to help projects stay organized, efficient, and on track from start to finish.
The right person is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while supporting project teams in a fast-paced construction environment.
We value:
- Communication in everything we do
- Accountability and ownership
- Strong effort and attitude
- Practical problem-solving and creativity
- Continuous personal growth
- Respect for people and the work
- Supporting your team and community
What You’ll Be Doing
- Assist the Project Manager with project planning, implementation, coordination, and documentation management
- Support project scheduling, material procurement, subcontractor coordination, and workflow organization
- Assist with reviewing, drafting, and coordinating client contracts and subcontractor agreements
- Coordinate with field staff, subcontractors, vendors, and leadership teams to support successful project execution
- Monitor project progress and communicate delays, conflicts, scope concerns, or scheduling issues promptly
- Support field coordination, project updates, photo documentation, punch lists, and project closeout activities
- Maintain organized project files, logs, communication records, schedules, reports, and documentation within ACC, Dropbox, Foundations, and related systems
- Assist with preparing invoices, estimates, meeting coordination, schedules, and administrative project tasks
- Review project documentation, schedules, and implementation details for accuracy and completeness
- Help ensure projects remain aligned with scope, schedules, budgets, and operational expectations
- Assist with assigning and coordinating project tasks and workflow support for field teams as needed
- Identify missing information, discrepancies, or project concerns early and communicate them clearly
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of residential and commercial construction processes and coordination standards
- Report mistakes or issues immediately so the team can improve together
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment
- Follow all company safety expectations, OSHA requirements, and project safety protocols
What We Offer
- $80,000 - $120,000 salary (based on experience)
- Year-round, steady work
- Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance contribution
- Simple IRA with company match
- Discretionary Performance based end-of-year bonus
- Growth opportunities within the company
- Supportive team environment with strong communication and leadership
What We’re Looking For
- 1–3+ years of construction coordination, assistant project management, or related experience
- Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills
- Experience working with schedules, project documentation, subcontractors, or field coordination preferred
- Familiarity with ACC, Microsoft Office, Dropbox, Foundations, or similar software platforms
- Basic understanding of residential and commercial construction processes
- Able to work independently while supporting a larger project team
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn and grow
Ready to help us build something better?
Apply now to join a team where leadership, integrity, and results go hand in hand.
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- If offered the position, are you comfortable completing a pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screening?
- Do you currently live within commuting distance of our Ellsworth or Bar Harbor locations, and are you able to reliably travel to those areas for work each day?
Experience:
- Project management: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
