Assistant Project Manager

Essel; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Essel in Boston, MA is seeking a motivated Construction Assistant Project Manager to support an immediate 6+ month contract and oversee coordinating all construction project aspects.

The role offers potential conversion to direct hire if open to relocation within New England. Ideal candidates have 1–4 years PM experience and familiarity with MS Project, AutoCAD, and BlueBeam.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• OSHA certification preferred.
• 1–4 years of construction project management experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between Field operations and the main office; report day-to-day operations to the office.
• Bridge gaps between field and office regarding plan and schedule changes; coordinate with field crews.
• Order concrete, pumps, rebar, shoring, post-tension materials, and accessories as needed.
• Maintain open communication between field crew, general contractor, and main office.
• Maintain harmony between personnel and onsite parties.
• Document deviations in scope and change orders.
• Attend job site meetings and support project progress reporting.

Skills

Construction PM

Communication

Organization

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

PMP certification

OSHA certification

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

BlueBeam

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Construction Assistant Project Manager to join our dynamic team for an immediate 6+ month contract.. The successful candidate will assist in overseeing and coordinating all aspects of construction projects. This role has the possibility of conversion to direct hire if open to relocation to New England area.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between the Field operations and corporate office. Observe and report day-to-day operations back to the main office.
• This position will be responsible for bridging the gap between field and office, for example, any plan changes, schedule changes, etc will need to be discussed with the field crew.
• Ordering concrete, pumps, rebar, shoring, post-tension materials, and any other accessories required.
• Maintaining an open line of communication between the field crew, general contractor, and main office.
• Maintain harmony between personnel and any other parties onsite.
• Document any deviation in scope, for example, documenting change orders.
• Attend various job site meetings.

• Ensure all project documentation is complete and up-to-date.
• Maintain accurate records of project progress, changes, and issues.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports.
• Identify and address any issues or discrepancies promptly.

Requirements

• 1-4 years of experience in construction project management, Project Engineering or a similar role.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations.
• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project) and Microsoft Office Suite?
• Experience with any Construction Software like AutoCad, and BlueBeam (Desired)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings (Desired)
• Experience with concrete foundation construction projects is a plus (Desired)

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a plus.
• OSHA certification preferred.