Job Description

Dana B. Kenyon Company (DBK), an established construction company, serves a broad range of markets, including Railroad, Ports, Aviation, Industrial, Financial, Senior Living, and Healthcare. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, since 1983, DBK is recognized regionally and nationally as an industry leader and is known for managing some of the most challenging projects with innovative solutions in both the private and public sectors. DBK offers delivery methods tailored to meet the client’s needs, including Design-Build, Construction Management, and General Contracting. This has led to win-win solutions and a high percentage of repeat business in our preferred markets. Our purpose and vision are focused on our people, who will provide solutions and innovations to help our clients serve their customers and improve communities. We Build Relationships! This is primarily how we measure our success.

The DBK organization is uniquely committed to valuing and supporting our Project Management professionals. We recognize the pivotal role this position plays in our organization. At DBK, our leadership and technical team members work together to build a strong pipeline.

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager with 2+ years of commercial/industrial construction experience to join in our success.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for basic estimating as part of pre-construction services for project estimates.
• Work well with owner representatives, design team, and other project stakeholders. Demonstrate the ability to meet or exceed client expectations.
• Assist the Project Manager with awarding subcontracts and purchase orders, ensuring compliance with DBK SOPs, including bonding, insurance, and detailed scopes of work.
• Support the PM with payment requisitions, invoice processing, change orders, time impact assessments, and job cost reporting.
• Assist the Project Manager in ensuring jobsite compliance by supporting project-specific safety plans and hazard identification, while also managing permitting processes, revisions, and steps to secure Certificates of Occupancy.
• Assist the Project Manager with planning and maintaining project schedules, including the 3-week lookahead and master schedule.
• Develop and update critical path schedules by analyzing site progress, identifying delays or conflicts, and providing reports to help resolve potential issues.
• Manage and track project documentation—including RFIs, submittals, ASIs, and change orders—using Procore, while ensuring all team members are working from the most current drawings and specifications.
• Support the development and implementation of project-specific Quality Control Plans, conduct pre-installation meetings, and assist with jobsite inspections to uphold quality standards.
• Assist the PM with bi-weekly project coordination meetings involving all key stakeholders, and handle preparation of agendas, meeting minutes, and action item checklists in accordance with DBK’s SOP, ensuring timely distribution.
• Prepare and manage the internal punch list and assist the team in achieving Substantial and Final Completion on schedule with minimal outstanding items, in accordance with DBK SOP.
• Complete all closeout documentation—including as-builts, warranties, financial reconciliations, and utility transfers—prior to Substantial Completion, ensuring all contractual and financial obligations are met within required timeframes.

Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management.
• 2+ years of experience in commercial/industrial construction project management and/or estimating.
• Experience in CPM Scheduling, Excel, and MS Office; experience in Sage, P6, Procore and BuildingConnected is preferred.
• Must participate in training to further your proficiency in Estimating, Accounting, and Project Management software.
• Experience in related construction required.
• OSHA 10 or 30 preferred.
• Must be able to stand and sit for long periods.
• Must be present in the office for teamwork and collaboration.
• Must be open to job-site travel as needed.

Benefits:

• DBK offers a competitive salary
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) + paid holidays, with no waiting period
• Group Health Insurance (PPO and HMO, ancillary products such as Dental, Vision, FSA, Long Term Disability, and AFLAC Benefits
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and an Employee Assistance Program

Beyond the benefits, we also provide you with the training and career development you need to be successful. We work hard, celebrate our people and partners, provide opportunities to give back to the community, and constantly strive to be sure our purpose is clear and lived out from the top of our organization.

How to join our Team:

If you’re looking for a long-term partnership with a reputable organization and a proven track record of success, click "apply" above or email your resume and project list to Srobertson@dbkenyon.com.

Resumes kept in strict confidence.

Dana B Kenyon Company is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Visit our website at

We are personally dedicated to delivering construction solutions that enable our clients to serve their customers and positively impact people and the community.

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