Associate Project Manager

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Indianapolis, IN, USA
In-Office
55K-65K Annually
Entry level
Professional Services • Retail • Industrial
The Role
Supports commercial construction project management under an experienced Project Manager. Responsibilities include estimating, bidding, takeoffs, scheduling, budgeting, job costing, change orders, customer communication, project documentation, trade coordination, and jobsite participation. The role offers structured mentorship and is designed to develop the candidate into an independent Project Manager managing projects, customers, budgets, schedules, and relationships.
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Associate Project Manager
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Employment Type: Full-Time
Base Salary: $55,000–$65,000 per year
Build Your Career. Lead Projects. Create Your Future.

Jack Laurie Group is seeking a motivated, competitive, and driven individual to join our team as an Associate Project Manager.

This role is designed for someone who wants to build a long-term career in commercial construction project management. You will work directly alongside an experienced Project Manager while gaining hands-on experience in estimating, bidding, project execution, customer management, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination across multiple trades.

During your first 6–12 months, you will follow a structured development path designed to prepare you to take ownership of your own projects and customer relationships.

Our goal is simple: develop the next generation of Project Managers who can successfully manage their own projects, customers, and book of business.

What You'll Do
  • Work alongside an experienced Project Manager and learn all aspects of commercial construction project management.

  • Assist with bidding, estimating, takeoffs, and proposal preparation.

  • Build relationships with customers, architects, general contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams.

  • Participate in project meetings and jobsite visits.

  • Coordinate project schedules and communicate with multiple trades.

  • Assist with project documentation, costs, change orders, and customer communications.

  • Help develop solutions to project challenges while keeping projects on schedule and within budget.

  • Learn the financial side of project management, including job costing, profitability, forecasting, and project performance.

  • Develop the skills and experience necessary to independently manage projects and customer relationships.

What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

  • Competitive mindset with a desire to succeed.

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

  • Confidence to professionally hold others accountable when necessary.

  • Desire to grow into a Project Manager role and take ownership of projects and customers.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

  • Experience in commercial construction, estimating, project coordination, field supervision, or operations.

  • Ability to read blueprints and construction documents.

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to take ownership and drive results.

  • Military leadership experience is a plus.

The Ideal Candidate

You'll thrive in this role if you:

  • Enjoy competition and winning.

  • Want to build long-term customer relationships.

  • Like solving complex problems.

  • Are comfortable having difficult conversations when necessary.

  • Can work through the details without losing sight of the big picture.

  • Have leadership aspirations.

  • Want responsibility and accountability rather than simply completing assigned tasks.

  • Want the opportunity to eventually manage your own projects, customers, and book of business.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $55,000–$65,000 per year

Starting compensation will be based on overall experience, construction knowledge, and industry exposure.

In addition to base pay, this position offers:

  • Commission and bonus opportunities

  • Structured mentorship and hands-on training

  • Clear advancement path into a Project Manager role

  • Exposure to large-scale commercial construction projects

  • Opportunity to work directly with established customers and general contractors

  • Professional development and long-term career growth opportunities

Career Path

The Associate Project Manager position is designed as a development role, not a permanent assistant position.

Successful candidates will spend approximately 6–12 months working alongside an experienced Project Manager, developing the technical, financial, customer-facing, and leadership skills needed to manage projects independently.

As you demonstrate your ability to successfully manage projects, customers, budgets, schedules, and relationships, the goal is to transition you into a Project Manager position with responsibility for your own projects, customers, and book of business.

If you're looking for more than just a job and want a career where hard work, ownership, relationships, and results are rewarded, we'd like to talk with you.

Join Jack Laurie Group and build your career in commercial construction project management.



Skills Required

  • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
  • Competitive mindset with a desire to succeed
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
  • Confidence to professionally hold others accountable when necessary
  • Desire to grow into a Project Manager role and take ownership of projects and customers
  • Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
  • Experience in commercial construction, estimating, project coordination, field supervision, or operations
  • Ability to read blueprints and construction documents
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to take ownership and drive results
  • Military leadership experience
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The Company
HQ: Indianapolis, IN
Year Founded: 1950

What We Do

Jack Laurie Group is a customer service company specializing in commercial flooring, commercial interiors, walls, and ceilings, providing custom solutions for facilities across various industries.

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