Assistant Project Manager
Invoke Staffing
Raleigh, NC
Business Management / Project / Planning, Information Technology
This is a hands-on role ideal for someone looking to grow into a Project Manager position while gaining real exposure to all aspects of civil construction.
What You’ll Do
- Support management of civil/site projects from start to finish
- Prepare, track, and manage submittals to ensure timely approvals
- Generate and follow up on RFIs with engineers and design teams
- Assist with change orders including takeoffs, pricing coordination, and tracking
- Maintain project logs (RFIs, submittals, change orders, etc.)
- Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers on scope, schedule, and deliveries
- Review plans and specifications to identify discrepancies or constructability issues
- Assist with procurement of materials and subcontractor scopes
- Support scheduling efforts and help identify potential delays
- Track project costs and assist with budget updates and forecasting
- Help compile as-builts and closeout documentation
- Communicate with clients, engineers, and inspectors to support project progress
- Ensure field teams have current drawings, approved submittals, and necessary documentation
- Projects stay organized, documented, and on track
- Submittals, RFIs, and change orders are handled quickly and accurately
- Issues are identified early and communicated clearly
- Field and office teams stay aligned and informed
- You begin taking ownership of key project components with minimal oversight
- 1–3 years of construction experience (civil/site work preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Ability to read and interpret civil construction drawings and specifications
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and construction software (Procore, Bluebeam, etc.)
- Self-starter with a strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Must currently reside in the Raleigh–Durham (Triangle) area
- Direct path to Project Manager
- Exposure to full project lifecycle
- Fast-paced environment with real responsibility early
- Opportunity to work on meaningful site development projects
- Competitive pay with clear growth path into Project Management
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Team-oriented environment with hands-on training and career advancement
About the company
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Invoke partners with construction, commercial real estate and engineering company owners and leaders to identify and land your company’s next great hire. As a specialized firm for construction, engineering and real estate development recruiting, Invoke utilizes the industry’s best resources to finding the perfect fit for your position.
For job seekers, we offer personalized recruiting assistance to help you land your next amazing career opportunity.
Invoke Staffing is a leading executive search firm based in Raleigh, NC serving clients throughout the United States. Our experience and passion for building lasting relationships with clients and candidates makes us the preferred choice for your talent needs.
The team at Invoke Staffing recognizes the importance of matching qualified candidates with your company that will enhance your business culture. Invoke Staffing represents select companies of all types and sizes nationwide. Using our extensive network of firms and candidates, we are proud of our ability to build trust with our candidates. Using this approach helps our recruiters to better match candidates with the individual needs of each client.
Invoke Staffing focuses on Full Time Permanent Placement Direct Hire Services.
Invoke Staffing provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.