Assistant Project Executive

About CBG Building Company

CBG Building Company is one of the nation's most experienced and respected multifamily builders. Carrying forward a 100+-year legacy of quality and innovation, CBG constructs over 5,000 homes annually from coast to coast across a diverse portfolio—including luxury, mixed-use, campus, affordable, military, senior living, and P3 developments. CBG has delivered more than 128,000 housing units to date, drawing on deep industry expertise to provide unsurpassed safety, quality, and service.

Why Build Your Career at CBG?

• Proven Excellence: Over 90% of our portfolio is repeat business, reflecting the trust we earn through exceptional execution and client service.
• Empowered Culture: We foster a merit-based, innovative environment where passionate and collaborative team members are empowered to take ownership, solve complex problems, and drive projects forward.
• Continuous Growth: Every project is an opportunity to learn, improve, and take on new challenges alongside top industry talent.

Join a team where passion for our work is evident every day and your contributions directly impact shared goals.

An Assistant Project Executive is responsible for supporting the administrative and technical management of a construction project. As an Assistant Project Executive, you will work alongside the Project Executive to steer the project forward and ensure a quality project is completed within time, budget, and scope constraints.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the analysis of project requirements to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Review proposals for various scopes of work and award Subcontracts accordingly.
• Consult with clients, vendors, or construction personnel to analyze and formulate schedules and resolve issues.
• Assist with the preparation of cost and expenditure statements (and other necessary documentation) at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
• Assess the cost-effectiveness of projects or services and track actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Provide independent analysis of project management organization, contractual issues, schedules, and financial metrics.
• Assist the Project Executive with job processes (RFIs, submittals, pay application, etc.) and negotiate subcontract change orders.
• Monitor project procurement, including long-lead items, while interacting with consultants, clients, and construction contractors.
• Prepare meeting agendas, take detailed notes, and distribute notes to the appropriate individuals.
• Display an understanding of the overall project financials.

Experience and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree plus two (2) to five (5) years of experience in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related discipline. Experience in multi-family construction is preferred.
• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, can manage multiple priorities, and has strong management and communication skills.
• Possess a high level of experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), including the use of formulas and pivot tables.
• Must be comfortable learning and using technology including the ability to master sector-specific software such as ProCore and BlueBeam.
• Must be able to travel locally to project sites as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 35 pounds.
• Must be able to safely navigate a construction project site including walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, and climbing ladders.

Salary to be determined based on a number of factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. The base pay for this role ranges from $80,000 to $115,000. In addition to base salary, CBG offers a performance-based bonus program, comprehensive benefits, and a robust retirement package. At CBG Building Company, your compensation is just one part of our commitment to your overall well-being. We offer an industry-leading total rewards package that includes highly competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with 100% company-paid life and disability insurance. To support your financial future, we provide a 401(k) with a company match and discretionary contributions. You will also enjoy generous paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, company-sponsored events, and opportunities to make an impact regularly.

CBG Building Company (CBG) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, CBG will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at human.resources@crccompanies.com.

CBG Building Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, national origin, color, age, military service eligibility or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected class. We encourage and support workplace diversity.