Assistant Project Manager

Grouppmx; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will tackle complex challenges in a supportive environment that prioritizes your professional growth. You will lead construction meetings, manage project financials, and ensure compliance while fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. This position offers the chance to enhance your skills through comprehensive training and mentorship, making a meaningful impact in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. If you are passionate about delivering innovative solutions and thrive in collaborative settings, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project/program/construction management.
• Healthcare, lab, pharma, or life science experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction meetings and report on project progress.
• Track project financials and maintain documentation in systems.
• Oversee consultants and ensure project delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Management

Client Relations

Financial Tracking

Technical Expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree in Business or Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

P6

Unifier

e-builder

Procore

Job description

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Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? Do you thrive on tackling complex challenges and leveraging your technical expertise to drive results? Do you value working in a supportive and inclusive environment where your professional growth is a top priority? At Group PMX, you’ll have the opportunity to enhance your skills through comprehensive training, education, and in-house mentorship. We also encourage active participation in industry trade, business, and professional associations to keep you at the forefront of your field.

We welcome all qualified and interested applicants to apply for career opportunities at Group PMX.

Your responsibilities will include leading construction meetings, reporting on enabling and relocations projects, leading project team meetings with CLIENT in-house personnel to coordinate construction with other initiatives, tracking procurement efforts, and assisting with departmental moves into new spaces. You will also participate in cost control activities, review documents for compliance, and maintain interfaces with users and internal units.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Interfacing with users to define project requirements and establish work plans and deadlines.
• Creating persuasive presentations to meet project objectives.
• Qualifying consultants and contractors by reviewing bids and related documents.
• Representing CLIENT with architects, engineers, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
• Overseeing consultants and construction managers.
• Developing and maintaining successful user relations; ensuring project delivery and deadlines.
• Performing inspections of job site conditions and project progress, including after-hours and weekends if necessary, with potential exposure to unsafe conditions.
• Tracking and reporting project financials, schedules, and documentation in systems such as MS Project, P6, Unifier, e-builder, Procore, etc.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
• Advanced degree in Business, Planning & Design, Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture is a plus.
• Professional license is a plus.
• Healthcare, lab, pharma, or life science experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in project/program/construction management; experience across multiple roles is a plus.
• Certifications like OSHA-30, DBIA, CCM, PMP, PMI are preferred; support for obtaining PE and other certifications is encouraged.

One Team. Shared Success. At Group PMX, we are a community of passionate professionals dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and fostering collaborative environments. Our core purpose is to build high-performance teams around a "project-first thinking culture." We have managed over 1,000 projects and are recognized as a top contractor, committed to excellence and diversity.

Group PMX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year