Assistant Project Manager

jemgroup; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) + employer matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

jemgroup is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Management team in Camp Hill, Cumberland County, throughout the project lifecycle from preconstruction to closeout. This role involves assisting with project administration and client engagement, along with driving business development efforts.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in a relevant field or 3 years of experience in construction, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and project scheduling software.

Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management, or 3 years of construction experience.
• Internship or Co-op experience as an APM or project engineer is a plus.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Management team in project administration from preconstruction to closeout.
• Create and manage project safety plans.
• Represent JEM Group at industry events and build relationships with partners.

Skills

Critical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Sage 300

Project scheduling software

Job description

The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for assisting our Project Management team in the overall administration and management of projects throughout the life of the project from preconstruction to closeout. Supports business development efforts by assisting in the identification, cultivation, and technical support of new project opportunities. This role blends project management fundamentals with client engagement and early‑stage project development.

Essential Functions

Project Startup

• Review Owner contract and understand JEM’s contractual requirements.
• Verify complete set of drawings and specifications are in place for project manager and superintendent.
• Submit all required permit applications with assistance from project manager, track review progress, and receive upon approval.
• Assist project manager and superintendent with schedule development.
• Create project safety plan with assistance from project manager and superintendent.

Contract Processing

• Establish initial lines of communication with subcontractors and vendors.
• Address subcontractor and vendor questions regarding contract documents.
• Track and ensure insurance requirements are maintained by subcontractors for the duration of the project.

Submittal Processing

• Prepare accurate and timely submittal logs for construction projects based on project drawings and specifications.
• Ensure submittals are returned in a timely manner; identify potential schedule impacts and notify the team.

Construction Phase

• Create, distribute, and assist with management of punchlist to ensure JEM quality standards are met and maintained.
• Ensure all document flow throughout the project is tracked and archived.
• Assemble project close‑out documents as specified in the project documents.
• Conduct ongoing quality inspections.
• Assist in ensuring quality and safety for each project.

Market Engagement & Business Development Support

• Represent JEM Group at industry events, including chambers of commerce, industry associations (ABC, AGC), owner networking events, and professional mixers.
• Assist in building relationships with architects, engineers, owners, developers, and industry partners.
• Identify potential project opportunities and communicate market intelligence to JEM leadership and the business development team.
• Maintain records of industry contacts, event participation, and opportunity tracking in coordination with leadership.
• Participate in project interviews, owner presentations, and qualifications meetings when appropriate.

Meetings

• Schedule construction meetings with required personnel, subcontractors, architects and owners.
• Take accurate and complete meeting minutes and distribute them in a timely manner for all project meetings.
• Schedule subcontractor coordination meetings.

Client Satisfaction

• Build and maintain solid and positive relationships with customers.

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or have 3 years of construction experience.
• Internship or Co‑op experience as an APM or project engineer is a plus.
• Site civil and/or MEP experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Central PA market place.
• Strong critical thinking and decision‑making ability.
• Highly organized and able to meet deadlines in a complex environment with shifting priorities.
• Basic mathematical, spatial and conceptual thinking ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation and people skills.
• Goal‑oriented, highly motivated self‑starter who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborate effectively with the team and solicit help when needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel as well as project scheduling software programs.
• Prior use of Procore and/or Sage 300 beneficial.

Our benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) + employer matching
• Health insurance and Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Bonus Program