Assistant Project Manager
Quick facts
- Pay
- $18.70 - $40.00 per hour
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA
- Industry
- Construction — 19 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
Assistant Project Manager (Residential Construction)
Best Brother Builder
3120 Scott Blvd, Suite 130, Santa Clara, CA 95054
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About Best Brother Builder
Best Brother Builder is a fast-growing residential construction company serving the San Francisco Bay Area. We specialize in custom homes, home additions, ADUs, major remodels, and residential development projects. Our mission is to deliver exceptional craftsmanship, efficient project management, and outstanding customer service. We believe our employees are our greatest asset and are committed to providing a supportive environment where individuals can learn, grow, and build long-term careers. If you are organized, motivated, and passionate about construction, we invite you to join our growing team.
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Position Summary
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of residential construction projects. Working directly with experienced Project Managers, you will gain hands-on experience throughout every stage of construction—from project startup to final inspection. This position is ideal for someone seeking a long-term career in construction management, with a clear path to becoming a Project Manager.
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Responsibilities
- Assist Project Managers with daily project coordination and administration
- Coordinate project startup activities
- Call 811 before excavation
- Schedule portable toilets, temporary fencing, dumpsters, and underground utility locating
- Coordinate inspections with local building departments
- Coordinate PG&E and other utility-related work
- Review construction drawings and project documents
- Verify field measurements and construction details
- Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, surveyors, soil engineers, solar contractors, fire sprinkler contractors, sewer contractors, and other consultants
- Track project schedules and subcontractor progress
- Assist with material purchasing and budget tracking
- Maintain project documentation and project records
- Support quality control inspections and follow-up items
- Help ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to company quality standards
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Qualifications Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Architectural Design, or a related field
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Strong attention to detail
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Valid California Driver’s License and reliable transportation
- Willingness to travel to project sites throughout the Bay Area
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in residential construction, engineering, architecture, or project coordination
- Ability to read construction drawings
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Buildertrend, or similar construction management software
- Knowledge of California residential permitting and construction processes
- Ability to communicate professionally in both English and Mandarin Chinese. Mandarin is preferred because this position frequently communicates with Mandarin-speaking clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
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Compensation
$20.00–$35.00 per hour + Performance Bonus
Paid Training
Entry-level candidates begin with a paid training period at $18.70/hour. Following successful completion of training, compensation is reviewed based on performance. Typical compensation progression:
- $20.00/hour after successful completion of training
- Approximately $25.00/hour after 6 months
- Approximately $30.00/hour + Project Bonus after 1 year
- Approximately $35.00/hour + Project Bonus after 2 years
Performance reviews are conducted regularly. Compensation increases are based on individual performance, responsibility, and overall contribution.
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Benefits
- Performance-Based Bonus
- Paid Training
- Career Development Opportunities
- Paid Sick Leave (6 days annually)
- Paid Vacation (5 days annually)
- Opportunity for Advancement to Project Manager
- H-1B Sponsorship Available for Qualified Candidates
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Work Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday–Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sundays and Major Holidays Off
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Why Join Best Brother Builder?
At Best Brother Builder, you won’t just have a job—you’ll build a career. We invest in our employees by providing hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance into leadership roles. You’ll work on exciting custom home and residential development projects throughout the Bay Area while developing valuable technical and project management skills. If you’re looking for a company where hard work is recognized, growth is encouraged, and your career has a clear future, we’d love to meet you.
Pay: $18.70 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits: Paid time off Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Visa sponsorship record
No public sponsorship records foundWe didn't find H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 or green card (PERM) filings under the name Best Brother Builder in the Department of Labor and USCIS data. That doesn't mean the job can't be sponsored — the company may file under a different legal name, be new to sponsorship, or sponsor a visa that isn't in these datasets (for example H-2B or J-1).
Tip: ask the recruiter early, in writing, which visa they sponsor and whether they cover the legal and filing fees.
Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082) — estimated from the job title.
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This role doesn't clearly match a profession on the USMCA (TN) list.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
Salary vs prevailing wage
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Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.