Assistant Project Manager

LAM Lennar Associates Mgmt LLC; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match up to 5%

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Vacation and leave policies

Job summary

Lennar in New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to provide administrative and project management support for construction, customer care, and quality assurance. You will coordinate interdepartmental activities, oversee administrative tasks, assist with project management, and support operational and development goals.

A career with purpose. You will help build zero-defect homes and ensure schedules are met, while maintaining strong communication across teams and departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in homebuilding, land development, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative functions including distribution of tasks, scheduling meetings, and managing operational reports.
• Supervise and coordinate with administrative assistants across departments.
• Prepare, review, and archive essential documents, including operational, legal, and project-related paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with document retention policies.
• Assist with budgeting, scheduling, and contract management for community development projects.
• Support in obtaining permits, approvals, and handling project documentation.
• Facilitate coordination between departments such as Marketing, Sales, Accounting, and Land Development.
• Ensure effective communication and support across teams.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate operational and project-related meetings and events.
• Manage community and trade show participation.
• Prepare and submit reports on home starts, completions, purchase orders, and other relevant data.
• Maintain and update project and operational data.
• Assist with plan approvals, permits, and regulatory compliance.
• Represent the company in public hearings and liaise with agencies.
• Monitor project progress, including utility management, bond exoneration, and HOA transitions.
• Track project schedules and budgets.
• Provide support for special projects as assigned by department heads or project managers.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Assistant Project Manager

We are Lennar Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

Join a Company that Empowers you to Build your Future

The Assistant Project Manager will provide comprehensive administrative and project management support for construction, customer care, and quality assurance departments. Coordinate interdepartmental activities, oversee administrative tasks, assist with project management, and support operational and development goals.

A career with purpose. A career built on making dreams come true. A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

Your Responsibilities on the Team

• Oversee administrative functions including distribution of tasks, scheduling meetings, and managing operational reports.
• Supervise and coordinate with administrative assistants across departments.
• Prepare, review, and archive essential documents, including operational, legal, and project-related paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with document retention policies.
• Assist with budgeting, scheduling, and contract management for community development projects.
• Support in obtaining permits, approvals, and handling project documentation.
• Facilitate coordination between departments such as Marketing, Sales, Accounting, and Land Development.
• Ensure effective communication and support across teams.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate operational and project-related meetings and events.
• Manage community and trade show participation.
• Prepare and submit reports on home starts, completions, purchase orders, and other relevant data.
• Maintain and update project and operational data.
• Assist with plan approvals, permits, and regulatory compliance.
• Represent the company in public hearings and liaise with agencies.
• Monitor project progress, including utility management, bond exoneration, and HOA transitions.
• Track project schedules and budgets.
• Provide support for special projects as assigned by department heads or project managers.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in homebuilding, land development, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other relevant software.
• Valid driver’s license and professional demeanor.

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements

Regular, in-person attendance at Company communities/job sites and offices during regular work hours is an essential function of this job. Requires the ability to work more than eight hours per day in the confined quarters of a construction trailer, the ability to operate a motor vehicle, read plans, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and/or carry equipment which may be in excess of 25 pounds. Job may require occasional operation of construction equipment. Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

General Overview of Compensation & Benefits

• We reasonably expect the base compensation offered for this position to range from an hourly rate of $33.16 - $52, subject to adjustment based on business-related factors such as employee qualifications, geographic pay differentials (e.g., cost of labor/living, etc.), and operational considerations.
• This position may be eligible for bonuses.
• This position may be eligible for commissions.
• This position will be eligible for the described benefits listed in the above section in accordance with Company Policy.

Life at Lennar

• At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth.
• Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of.
• Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments.
• To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations.
• From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies.
• Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day.

Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.

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Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

We’re Always Looking Ahead Want to work in an innovative environment that empowers you to explore your passions? At Lennar, we promote asking questions and working together to solve complex problems. It’s how we’ve become a leader in the homebuilding industry and why our Associates love working here. If you’re interested in helping people find their future homes and, in doing so, build a better future for themselves, then Lennar is the place for you.

Work Where Everyone’s Included

We’re committed to building and sustaining an inclusive culture where everyone has a seat at the table, and we’re all on a first-name basis. This inclusive culture influences our hiring practices, the communities we serve and how we build better career experiences for all our Associates. It’s why we created our Everyone’s Included Advisory Council, and we’d love for you to be a part of our shared journey.