Assistant Project Manager

Triple Star Construction, Inc.; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Triple Star Construction Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to coordinate construction projects from pre-construction through completion.

This role will work closely with the office and job site while coordinating with owners, architects, subcontractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders. Responsibilities include reading plans and specifications, tracking RFIs and submittals, preparing payment applications, and maintaining organized project files.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction assistant project management or project coordination experience.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and drawings (ARCH, MEP, Structural, Civil).
• Knowledge of commercial construction practices.
• General construction experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Procore and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects from start to finish.
• Maintain clear communication between the office, job site, owners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Read and understand plans, specifications, reports, change orders, submittals, transmittals, and project updates.
• Track change orders, RFIs, submittals, and other project documentation.
• Prepare, review, and track payment applications and subcontractor billing.
• Monitor project schedules, deadlines, materials, and outstanding items.
• Ensure subcontractors meet project requirements, including safety compliance.
• Maintain organized project files and current drawings/documentation.
• Identify and communicate potential issues, delays, or conflicts.
• Assist with project closeout and required documentation.
• Maintain professional relationships with owners, subcontractors, vendors, and project team members.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, including subcontractor schedules, milestones, and deadlines.

Skills

Highly organized

Communication skills

Proactive

Problem solving

Multitasking

Team player

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Triple Star Construction Inc. is seeking an experienced, organized, and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to coordinate construction projects from pre-construction through completion. This position will work closely with the office and job site while coordinating with owners, architects, subcontractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects from start to finish.
• Maintain clear communication between the office, job site, owners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Read and understand plans, specifications, reports, change orders, submittals, transmittals, and project updates.
• Track change orders, RFIs, submittals, and other project documentation.
• Prepare, review, and track payment applications and subcontractor billing.
• Monitor project schedules, deadlines, materials, and outstanding items.
• Ensure subcontractors meet project requirements, including safety compliance.
• Maintain organized project files and current drawings/documentation.
• Identify and communicate potential issues, delays, or conflicts.
• Assist with project closeout and required documentation.
• Maintain professional relationships with owners, subcontractors, vendors, and project team members.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, including subcontractor schedules, milestones, and deadlines.

Key Characteristics

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong written, technical, and verbal communication skills.
• Professional and confident when working with owners, vendors, subcontractors, and staff.
• Proactive, dependable, and able to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Strong problem-solving and follow-through skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction assistant project management or project coordination experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and drawings is required. (ARCH, MEP, Structural, Civil)
• Knowledge of commercial construction practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Procore and Bluebeam.
• General Construction experience required

Project Experience

Please provide 3–5 of the largest or most complex construction projects you have assisted in managing. For each project, include:

• Project type and location
• Your specific role and responsibilities

$70,000- $80,000 Compensation Package

The ideal candidate is a proactive professional who can keep projects organized, maintain strong communication between the field and office, and ensure that projects stay on schedule and run smoothly from start to finish.