Assistant Project Manager

MEMCO is looking for an Assistant Project Manager in the Jonesboro area!

Full-Time

Starting in June

Job Overview:

MEMCO has partnered with a commercial flooring and tile contractor, and we are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager of construction projects. The Assistant Project Manager will support day-to-day construction operations by helping manage schedules, monitor budgets, maintain documentation, and coordinate communication across field crews, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Project Manager in managing project schedules, budgets, and coordination
• Attend internal and external project meetings, take notes, and follow up on action items.
• Maintain and organize project files, documentation, and records, including Change Orders, submittals, and purchase orders.
• Track purchase orders, materials, labor, and subcontractor schedules to ensure timely project progress.
• Monitor project progress and advise the PM of potential budget or schedule issues.
• Ensure subcontractor insurance, certifications, and compliance requirements are current and up to date.
• Support project closeout by compiling photos, documentation, and client references.
• Assist with preparing materials orders and coordinating their delivery to jobsites.
• Support estimating efforts by reviewing project plans, preparing cost estimates, and compiling bid packages.
• Collaborate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to maintain clear communication and smooth project execution.

Requirements:

• Construction knowledge or experience preferred, especially in commercial flooring or tile.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Strong collaboration, teamwork, and ethical conduct skills.
• Basic mathematical and mechanical knowledge.
• Thoroughness and accuracy in completing tasks.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to travel or work evenings/weekends as needed.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, talk, or hear; occasionally climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently lift/move up to 10 lbs; occasionally lift/move up to 25 lbs.
• Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving machinery, and vibration.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme conditions at construction sites; noise levels can be loud.
• Work performed both indoors and outdoors.

This job description provides a general outline of the position and is not intended to include every task the employee may be required to perform. Responsibilities may be updated or changed at any time, with or without notice.

MEMCO is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

MEMCO participates in E-Verify . All employees are required to provide documentation establishing their identity and authorization to work in the United States.