Project Assistant Jobs in San Jose, CA
Project Assistant jobs in San Jose are concentrated in North San Jose, Downtown, and the Santana Row corridor, with strong demand from tech, semiconductor, and healthcare employers. Companies actively hiring include HITT Contracting, CUPERTINO ELECTRIC, and JLL. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Assistant Project Manager 10/26
Title: Assistant Project Manager
Reports to : Project Manager/Vice President and President/CEO
Supervises : Independent Contractors
Primary Duty: Assist Vice President and President/CEO to implement the direction, coordination, quality and productivity of the day-to-day operations of the company by providing strategic and operational leadership and direction over internal and field operations, including long range planning and budgeting. Responsible for the achievement of targeted home sales, market share, and customer satisfaction.
Highlights of the Job Opportunity:
Have an opportunity to join a growing company.
3 locations opened in last year prior to Covid.
Help make a difference in filling the need of affordable housing. Prefabricated Modular Housing. Be part of a team that not only is successful and is growing.
Be part of a company that has made a huge impact on the community and made a huge difference.
Be proud of where you work Not only 100's of thousands donated but leadership has personally contributed many hours to community service.
We pride ourselves in being a company that Cares with a Capital C.
Here's a couple links about our wonderful company:
www.AdvantageHomes.com click on About then community involvement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KuhrdpMDyM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md74rUrxmO8
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Responsible for all aspects of home inventory control.
- Implement the direction, coordination, quality and productivity of the day-to-day operations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with a team of supervisors, managers, administrative staff, factories, vendors, community managers to promote a highly responsive teamwork that meets the service levels of our clients.
- Ensure all customer service issues are resolved.
- Focus on achieving the profit plan for assigned division to ensure accuracy of sales numbers, margins, expenses and overall profitability.
- Directing the activities of the sales agents to ensure all potential sales become final and prescribed sales volume/profit margins are maintained.
- Assist in reviewing and approving all purchase orders/offers before submitting to corporate/sellers.
- Monitors the success of each agent in assigned territory to assure homes are being ordered and written correctly within approved guidelines.
- Plan and organize month performance reviews and hold weekly sales meetings.
- Develop a written annual operational plan for your assigned territory including projected sales, market share, operational expenses, and capital requirements.
- Recruiting and Hiring Sales Agents
- Other duties as required and or assigned.
Qualifications:
- Self-starter, problem solver
- Sales management experience
- Knowledge of real estate and/or manufactured home market and product lines
- Desire to make a difference
- Hardworking
Key Competencies:
- Team skills, both as a leader and team member.
- Strong planning, organizational and delegation skills.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Effective negotiation skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong relationship building skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Excel, Word
Job Type, Location, Salary & Benefits
- Job Type: Employee/Independent Contractor
- Salary Type: Commission and Profit Sharing, possible initial base
- Job Opening location(s): San Jose or Sunnyvale
Main Contact person: To schedule an interview, please use indeed email to send resume to Cindy Su/VP/HR. Direct: (408) 316-9854 We are sensitive to Covid-19 and depending on qualifications we may hire immediately or postpone hiring and can potentially do some training remotely. We usually do initial interview by Zoom and it does not require but does help if you download the free app. At the end of final interview we will discuss further when employment can begin. Thank you for your consideration.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Ability to Commute:
- San Jose, CA 95111 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- San Jose, CA 95111: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- HITT Contracting25

- CUPERTINO ELECTRIC25

- JLL13

- Jobot13

- Therma13

Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Construction & Real Estate
Project Assistant Jobs in San Jose: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a project assistant job in San Jose?
Focus your search on North San Jose's tech campuses, the Downtown civic and healthcare corridor, and the Alviso and Edenvale industrial zones where operations teams are actively staffing. Candidates who stand out locally combine strong scheduling and coordination skills with familiarity with enterprise tools like Jira, Smartsheet, or MS Project. Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a fast-moving tech or semiconductor environment gives a clear edge in San Jose's market.
Which companies hire project assistants in San Jose?
Employers hiring project assistants in San Jose right now include HITT Contracting, CUPERTINO ELECTRIC, and JLL, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. San Jose's hiring mix leans toward large technology firms, semiconductor manufacturers, health systems, and municipal agencies, all of which maintain ongoing project support needs.
Are there remote project assistant jobs in San Jose?
Yes, though availability depends on the role: project assistants in hands-on construction, lab, or facilities settings are nearly always on-site, while those supporting software, finance, or administrative teams often have remote or hybrid options. About 36% of project assistant openings tied to San Jose are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with the strongest remote availability in tech-sector coordination and PMO support roles.
How can I get a project assistant job in San Jose with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Jose is through administrative or operations coordinator roles at mid-size tech companies or healthcare systems in the North San Jose and Downtown areas, where teams regularly promote from within. Temp-to-hire arrangements through local staffing firms that place at Valley Medical Center, San Jose City Hall, or Silicon Valley tech campuses are a common first step. Familiarity with Google Workspace, Zoom, and basic project tracking tools helps candidates move past entry-level screening quickly.
Which industries hire the most project assistants in San Jose?
San Jose project assistant roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. San Jose's position as the heart of Silicon Valley means technology and semiconductor firms drive the largest share of demand, with healthcare and infrastructure projects adding consistent volume year-round.
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