Assistant Project Manager

PMA Consultants; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

PMA Consultants seeks an Assistant Project Manager for ongoing projects in western Massachusetts. The successful candidate will work closely with the PMA Owner's Project Management team and be based in the region.

The role is full-time and multi-year, supporting project delivery from design through construction and closeout. Responsibilities include coordinating activities, attending client meetings, producing meeting minutes, preparing progress reports and presentations, and assisting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field.
• 1–5 years of experience supporting capital or municipal construction projects is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to read/interpret design documents and specifications.
• Full-time availability, Monday through Friday.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track project activities and deliverables.
• Attend project meetings and produce clear, timely meeting minutes.
• Support and assist project team members (consultants and client staff).
• Prepare and update project reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Ensure consistent communication and follow-up with stakeholders.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Reading/interpet design documents

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

PMA seeks an Assistant Project Manager for ongoing projects in western Massachusetts. The successful candidate will work closely with the existing PMA Owner's Project Management (OPM) team and be physically based in the region. This full-time, multi-year position involves supporting project delivery from design through construction and closeout. Responsibilities include managing and coordinating project activities, following up on action items, attending client and stakeholder meetings, generating meeting minutes, assisting consultants and client staff, and preparing progress reports and presentations.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track project activities and deliverables
• Attend project meetings and produce clear, timely meeting minutes
• Support and assist project team members (consultants and client staff)
• Prepare and update project reports, presentations, and documentation
• Ensure consistent communication and follow-up with stakeholders
• Perform other duties in support of successful project execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field or the ability to demonstrate high quality on the job experience providing similar services
• Minimum 1-5 years of experience supporting capital or municipal construction projects
• Experience with public sector design and construction projects strongly preferred
• Full-time availability, Monday through Friday (required)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to read and interpret design documents and specifications
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (required)

$85,000 - $113,000 a year

The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $113,000. A hired employee will be placed within this salary range based on a variety of legitimate business reasons, including but not limited to the individual's scope of relevant experience and geographic location.

Additional Requirements

Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.

Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

About PMA

At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.

We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.

We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.

As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a "Best Place to Work".

PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

VEVRAA federal contractor.