Assistant Project Manager
M.A. Mortenson CompanyButner, NC
Full TimeCommercial$102k – $138kPosted Aug 26, 2026
Support project delivery and lead project teams as a Mortenson Assistant Project Manager with assignments in North Carolina.
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Assistant project managers in the South
$74k–$79k
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Job Summary
Mortenson is hiring an Assistant Project Manager to support project delivery from estimating through client acceptance, while helping lead and develop project team members.
Responsibilities
- Support project cost control, estimates, schedules, scopes, pay applications, and change documentation.
- Assist with proposals, contract administration, subcontract awards, project buyout, and trade partner coordination.
- Guide project engineers and field engineers, support safe and timely execution, and manage assignments and development.
- Oversee subcontractor and supplier coordination, project budgets, and quality planning; perform project manager duties on smaller projects.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in construction, civil or architectural engineering, or construction management, or equivalent experience.
- At least five years of related experience and the ability to support complex projects.
- Current driver’s license and ability to take project assignments in the North Carolina region.
- Working knowledge of construction law and business practices, plus intermediate Microsoft Office, project, and web application skills.
Compensation and Benefits
Base pay is $102,000-$137,700, with higher ranges for certain office locations, and the role is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Benefits for eligible employees include medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage, 401(k) match, paid time off, insurance, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and wellness resources.
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Assistant project managers in the South
$74k–$79k
Middle half of 5 posted jobs, last 12 months
This job’s pay is above the middle half.
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