Assistant Project Manager – Life Science Construction

San Diego, CA

Up to $130,000 + Project-Based Bonus

Life Science Projects

Long-Term Career Progression + backlog of work

We are partnering with an established Southern California general contractor to hire an Assistant Project Manager for its growing life science construction team in San Diego.

The company specializes in healthcare and life science construction, delivering projects for hospitals, pharmaceutical, biotech and other institutional clients across Southern California. It has built a strong base of repeat clients and has a growing pipeline of work across San Diego.

This is an opportunity to join a smaller, established contractor where APMs get meaningful exposure to projects and work closely with experienced Project Managers, Superintendents and senior leadership.

The Role

Support the delivery of life science construction projects across San Diego
Assist Project Managers and Superintendents with day-to-day project coordination
Manage RFIs, submittals, change documentation and project records
Coordinate with subcontractors, consultants, architects and internal project teams
Assist with procurement, scheduling, cost tracking and project reporting
Review drawings, specifications and other construction documents
Help identify and resolve project issues before they impact schedule or delivery
Support projects from preconstruction and mobilization through closeout
Develop toward increased project management responsibility as experience grows

What We’re Looking For

Experience working for a general contractor in a Senior Project Engineer, APM or similar construction role
Life science construction experience needed (GC side - not owners rep)
Exposure to commercial projects of meaningful size and complexity
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field preferred
Strong understanding of construction documentation and project coordination
Good communication and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively with project management, field teams and subcontractors
Stable employment history preferred
San Diego or wider Southern California construction experience beneficial

What’s on Offer

Base salary of up to $130,000 depending on experience
Annual/project-based bonus opportunities
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) with up to 5% employer match
Paid vacation starting at two weeks
Paid holidays
Long-term life science project pipeline
Clear opportunity to develop toward Project Management
Exposure to an experienced leadership and project delivery team

If you are interested in applying, please apply directly with a project list and resume.

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