Entry Level Project Manager

Company: McAbee Construction ( Industrial Construction and Mechanical Contractor - McAbee )

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Job Duration: 6 month contract-to-hire (Long Term Opportunity)

Location: Tuscaloosa, AL (On‑site) -->Long‑term on‑site role in Tuscaloosa, AL. Until the project concludes (approximately late March through July/August), on‑site work in Dalton, GA will be required.

• Lodging per diem provided: $125/day.

Hours: Day Shift; Guaranteed minimum 50 hours/week with overtime pay

Interview Process: 1 interview --> Offer!

Pay Rate: $24/hr

• Overtime pay is $36/hr for every hour past 40

Must Haves:

• Recent graduate with a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Willingness to work on‑site for extended periods (months at a time)
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced construction environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Project Manager with daily coordination, scheduling, and documentation
• Assist with subcontractor oversight, site logistics, and material tracking
• Maintain project records, RFIs, submittals, and meeting minutes
• Monitor site progress, quality, and safety compliance
• Communicate with field teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Support budget tracking, change documentation, and project planning activities