Assistant Project Manager

Kay & Co; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $120,000

Clear progression to Project Manager

Supportive, close-knit team

Job summary

Kay & Co is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Braintree, MA. This role supports the Project Manager from preconstruction through closeout and coordinates with subcontractors, suppliers, architects and owners to keep schedules and budgets on track.

You will gain real responsibility with a clear progression path to Project Manager, joining a close-knit team with a long-standing track record in the industry. OSHA 30 is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience with a general contractor or construction manager.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of Procore, Microsoft Project or similar tools.
• Strong organisational skills and a good eye for detail.
• Communicates well and works as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage submittals, RFIs and change orders.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, architects and owners.
• Help build and track schedules and budgets.
• Run meeting minutes and keep project documentation up to date.
• Work closely with the site team so the office and field stay aligned.
• Handle procurement and buyout on assigned scopes.

Skills

Procore

Microsoft Project

Team communication

Education

Construction Management degree or related field

Tools

OSHA 30 (preferred)

Job description

Assistant Project Manager | Braintree, MA | Up to $120,000 + Bonus

Our client is a long established general contractor with more than 75 years of history delivering projects across Massachusetts. They’re a diversified builder, with work ranging from parks and athletic complexes to water and wastewater treatment facilities. Their capabilities also cover general building construction, demolition and renovation, site development and remediation, public and private utilities, and dams and flood control.

They’re a close knit team of just fewer than 50 people, which means you’ll work directly with senior leadership and see the impact of your work on every project. They have a strong reputation in the industry for quality and for looking after their clients, and much of their success comes from repeat relationships built over decades.

This is a great fit for someone with a few years of experience who wants a clear path to Project Manager, with a firm that will give you real responsibility and support you as you take it on.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the Project Manager from preconstruction through closeout
• Managing submittals, RFIs and change orders
• Coordinating with subcontractors, suppliers, architects and owners
• Helping build and track schedules and budgets
• Running meeting minutes and keeping project documentation up to date
• Working closely with the site team so the office and field stay aligned
• Handling procurement and buyout on assigned scopes

What they're looking for

• 2 to 5 years of experience with a general contractor or construction manager
• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of Procore, Microsoft Project or similar tools
• Strong organisational skills and a good eye for detail
• Someone who communicates well and enjoys working as part of a team
• OSHA 30 is a plus

What's on offer

• Salary up to $120,000
• Clear progression to Project Manager
• A supportive, close knit team with low turnover