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Hoffman Construction Company Assistant Project Manager in Seattle, Washington
Build What Matters. Create What’s Next.
Hoffman Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing builder specializing in technically complex, sustainable projects across advanced technology, mission critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Since 1922, we’ve grown from entrepreneurial roots into a multi-billion-dollar, employee-owned enterprise—now a dynamic family of companies with a national presence and a legacy of excellence.
At Hoffman Construction, your potential has room to grow. Whether you're on a job site or in a corporate office, you’ll be empowered to take initiative, explore new paths, and shape the future of construction. We believe in building opportunity together—by unlocking talent, inspiring innovation, and driving forward the ideas that make a difference.
Join us and benefit from:
Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
Ongoing professional training and development
Comprehensive benefits - including free primary care for you and your family through our dedicated clinics, health insurance, paid time off, and a generous retirement plan.
A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and respect.
We’re hiring across all departments. Discover your future with us.
Position Summary: The Assistant Project Manager will work within the Operations Department and will report to the Project Manager. This role will assist with overseeing all phases of construction, including preconstruction planning, procurement, scheduling, cost control, quality assurance, subcontractor coordination, and project closeout. The Assistant Project Manager will assist the Project Manager with interface between Hoffman, client, design consultants, and trade partners, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. This position will require both in-office and on project site activities.
Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000
Essential Responsibilities:
Lead all phases of construction including preconstruction through project closeout.
Drive overall project performance ensuring scope, schedule, quality and budget are achieved.
Coordinate closely with client representatives, design professionals, and trade partners to ensure alignment of deliverables and performance standards. Assist with development of estimate budget for projects.
Oversee subcontract buyout, contract execution, and performance tracking.
Manage subcontractor contracts and contraction modifications.
Oversee billing and schedule of values.
Generate monthly client billings and track payment progress.
Business Development - evaluate potential projects and clients, and interact directly with developers, owners, design professionals, sub consultants and subcontractors.
Promote transparent, solution-oriented environment through proactive communication and resolution of issues.
Qualifications:
Professional Experience and Education
A minimum of five (5) years of construction experience is required.
Specific experience in commercial projects is required.
LEED Accreditation or the ability to become certified in 18-24 months preferred.
High School diploma or GED required.
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience required.
Education background in materials and methods of construction.
Strong knowledge of MEP systems, commissioning processes and QC best practices are preferred.
Position Related Skills
Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Teams), and have a general understanding of working within a computer network.
Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner (P6).
Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, BIM360, and Navisworks.
Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques.
Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method. Familiar with CSI specification system for construction,
Experience with field and personnel management.
Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
Ability to work closely with variety of trade and craft people in a field work situation. Patience and professionalism are essential.
Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.
Work schedule must be flexible to allow extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is a combination of being stationary and moving about the work location.
Must be able to climb stairs: Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces.
Hands/Arms: Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Frequently operates machinery and will use hands/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect and position materials
Sight: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus in an outdoor environment. Must be able to safely operate a vehicle with a valid driver's license. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; reading printed and digital documents
Hearing: Must be able to work in proximity to loud equipment more than 75% of the time. Must be able to wear hearing protection as necessary. Often required to communicate with customers and coworkers in an office setting and on the job site.
Speech: Ability to communicate laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures related to project scope in English.
Lift/Carry: Must have the ability to lift or manipulate 50 pounds to a height of 3 feet and carry or push it 50-100 feet.
Bending/Twisting: Frequent.
Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Must be able to regularly position self in a kneeling, crouching or crawling position for the purpose of examining project work.
Must use independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.
Application review will consider without limitation the following criteria: qualifications, education, and experience specific to the job description/duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Construction. Applicants must be able to pass the Hoffman Drug and Alcohol test.
Hoffman Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the employee of this job. Furthermore, this description is subject to change at the discretion of the company, with or without notice.
*Please note, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this position. *
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