Assistant Project Manager

Our client is a leading general contractor with a prominent presence in New Jersey. They are working with some of the top developers in the US supporting their complex construction needs. They are looking to bring in a highly motivated Assistant Project Manager to support their ongoing commercial interior construction projects in New Jersey.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a working knowledge of prime contract requirements and apply knowledge to project activities.
• Support the Project Manager in the development and maintenance of preconstruction/construction, and closeout execution plans.
• Corroborate with the Project Manager to facilitate communication between project participants.
• Assist the Project Managers/Directors in the preparation of proposals, presentations, and other documents.
• Support the Project Manager in the procurement and coordination of all required project resources, including intra-divisional, interdivisional, and extra corporate.
• Pursue scheduling information from subcontractors, vendors, and/or design professionals.
• Develop a working knowledge of the project budget and identify exposures to the project budget throughout the execution of the project.
• Assist the Project Manager in the management change control systems and policies.
• Develop a thorough understanding of contractually required quality in design and construction and support quality assurance for the project.
• Monitor design content, and quality and coordinate design revisions for constructability and compliance with basic documents, schedules, and budgets.
• Review all shop drawings/submittals.
• Ensure project documents are distributed, reviewed, and stored to meet project and corporate requirements.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Construction Management Degree or related experience
• 2-3+ years of commercial renovation/fit out construction

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Effective communication
• Good relationship management

This is a Permanent position based out of Newark, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

- Medical, dental, and vision benefits - 401(k)- Paid time off- Paid holidays

This is a fully onsite position in Newark,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 2026.

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