Assistant Project Manager

Company: Commercial Contracting Corporation
Location: Auburn Hills
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: COMMERCIAL CONTRACTING CORPORATION OUR MISSION: TO IDENTIFY, HIRE AND RETAIN THE VERY BEST PEOPLE. OUR CORE VALUES KEEP PEOPLE SAFE: We must strive to protect our most valuable asset each and every day. INTEGRITY: We're one team made up of people who are dependable and act with integrity. HUMILITY: We are humble team players who prioritize the mission over personal ego. DRIVE: Our people are passionate about their work, relationships, and success. LOYALTY: We are dedicated to achieving the mission of each project and the overall company. ATTITUDE: We will inspire others to be positive and overcome daily challenges to achieve our mission. CCC was awarded the Top Workplaces USA Award for 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and earned the Top Workplaces Regional Awards from the Detroit Free Press from 2017 2025. We are proud to offer a very competitive wage and benefit compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, vacation pay, holiday pay, personal time, employee stock ownership program (ESOP), and a generous 401K program. JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION: ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER LOCATION: Southeast Michigan OR Central/Northeast Indiana OBJECTIVE The function of this position is to support the project team with scheduling, project buyout, estimating, document control and management of self-perform teams and subcontractors in the Industrial and Heavy Commercial Markets. This could entail one large project at a time or several small to medium size projects at once. Project delivery methods may include Self-Perform, General Contracting or Construction Management. Project sizes ranging from $500,000 to $15,000,000 USD and may include some travel. Location varies from office to part-time office/jobsite to full time jobsite. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Demonstrate commitment to CCC's people-based safety culture and adhere to the requirements outlined in the CCC corporate safety manual and leadership training. Ensure compliance with all CCC standard operating procedures (ISO) for estimating, purchasing, and project control. Collaborate with the clients project management team, CCC Project Executive, Senior Project Manager(s), Project Manager(s), Project Engineer(s), Site Safety Professional(s), trade subcontractors, local authorities, and designers/engineers to achieve project success. ESTIMATING: Attend site visits and walkthroughs in the field, as requested by Estimator or PM. Take site photos and measurements as required. Procure bid bonds. Set up bid list for vendors and subcontractors. Deliver bids. Drawing take offs if required. Distribute addendums. Assist in compiling sub & vendor proposals. PROJECT STARTUP: Draft Letters of Intent, POs, and Master Sub Agreements as needed. Ownership of project submittal process. Draft submittal log for PM review. Process submittals from vendors & subcontractors and maintain submittal log. Verify shop drawings. Communicate status of submittals to Project Manager and team. Assist in assembling drawings & specs for field distribution. Assist with new hire processes for field staff. PROJECT CONSTRUCTION: Maintain record drawing set. Ongoing submittal process. Maintain RFI log. Input with change order request / extra work pricing. Assist in material procurement. Assist with project scheduling. PROJECT CLOSEOUT: Draft closeout binder for PM review. Assist in procuring closeout documentation from vendors & subs. Assist in project punch list. Assist in ISO closeout procedure Maintain positive and open relationships with customers. Travel may be required. CORE COMPETENCIES Bachelors degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field. 3-5 years related experience and/or internship(s) with a General Contracting/Construction Management organization, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. Knowledge/experience with Microsoft Office suite, FTP sites and document control programs. Knowledge of Sage 300, Procore, or Prolog is preferred. Strong communication, planning, organizational, and teamwork skills. WORK ENVIRONMENT Fast-paced, busy, and occasionally noisy work environment. May involve managing multiple projects simultaneously. May require outdoor work with exposure to various weather conditions. Occasional work in high or precarious places, near fumes or airborne particles, or handling toxic chemicals. Risk of electrical shock and vibration may occur in certain situations. Frequent interruptions to address team members needs and vendor requests. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Frequent travel by motor vehicle may be required. Extended hours on construction sites may necessitate physical stamina for navigating the premises. Effective and professional communication with supervisors, employees, and others, both individually and in a team setting, is essential. Strict adherence to safety protocols and the ability to follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment guidelines, and company policies, is required to perform work safely and effectively. Commercial Contracting Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, color, race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test. IJC: GEN DM 01302025 NOTICE TO RECRUITERS AND STAFFING AGENCIES Commercial Contracting Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("CCC") have an internal talent acquisition department. CCC may supplement that internal capability from time to time with assistance from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and professional recruiters ("Agency").Agencies are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact CCC employees directly in an attempt to present candidates only CCC's talent acquisition team are authorized to present candidates to hiring managers. To protect the interests of all parties, CCC will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to CCC, including unsolicited resumes sent to a CCC mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to CCC employees, or to CCC's resume database will be considered CCC property. CCC will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.CCC will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agency must obtain advance written approval from CCC's talent acquisition function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening.CCC will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid in writing and signed by an officer of CCC or authorized designee. No other CCC employee is authorized to bind CCC to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.CCC hereby specifically rejects, and denies any liability under, any agreement purporting to be accepted based on negative consent, negotiation with a candidate, performance, or any means other than the signature of a CCC officer or authorized designee.

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