Assistant Project Manager

Engtal; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Profit-sharing program

401(k) and benefits

Job summary

Engtal seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support multi-family and mixed-use construction projects in the Philadelphia area. The role progresses toward independent PM responsibilities, coordinating with field teams, clients, architects, and subcontractors to keep budgets, schedules, and quality on track.

Ideal candidates have ground-up construction experience, strong communication skills, and a track record of managing complex projects valued at tens of millions of dollars.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction experience with a GC/CM
• Experience supporting multi-family, mixed-use, residential, or large-scale commercial projects
• Ground-up construction experience strongly preferred
• Projects valued at $30M+ preferred
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, CMiC, Bluebeam
• Strong communication, organization, follow-up, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams, subcontractors, design partners, and clients
• Base salary: $75,000 - $100,000, depending on experience
• Annual bonus and profit-sharing program
• 401(k) and additional company benefits
• Long-term career growth with a respected GC/CM expanding in the Philadelphia market
• Opportunity to develop into a Project Manager role while supporting high-profile multi-family and mixed-use work

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager and senior leadership in the day-to-day management of multi-family and mixed-use construction projects
• Manage and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, project documentation, and closeout items
• Assist with subcontractor coordination, buyout, scope review, procurement, and issue resolution
• Track project budgets, cost reports, commitments, change events, and schedule updates
• Coordinate closely with field teams to help identify project risks, resolve issues, and maintain progress
• Participate in owner, architect, subcontractor, and internal project meetings
• Help ensure project quality, safety, schedule, and budget expectations are being met
• Build strong relationships with project stakeholders while continuing to grow into a full Project Manager role

Skills

RFI management

Submittal tracking

Change orders

Budget tracking

Project coordination

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

CMiC

Bluebeam

Job description

About the Opportunity

Join a top ENR-ranked GC/CM as they continue expanding their presence in the Philadelphia market. This is a unique opportunity to step into a growing regional office while being backed by the stability, reputation, and resources of a long-standing, nationally respected contractor.

Known for its employee-first culture, strong career development, annual bonus, and profit-sharing program, this firm offers the chance to grow with a team that is building a strong foundation in the Philadelphia market.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of large-scale multi-family and mixed-use construction projects in the Philadelphia area. This role is ideal for someone who has progressed beyond a traditional Project Engineer seat and is ready to take on greater ownership across project coordination, financial tracking, subcontractor management, client communication, and overall project execution.

The ideal candidate will bring experience supporting ground-up construction projects, preferably within multi-family, mixed-use, residential, or other large commercial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager and senior leadership in the day-to-day management of multi-family and mixed-use construction projects


• Manage and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, project documentation, and closeout items


• Assist with subcontractor coordination, buyout, scope review, procurement, and issue resolution


• Track project budgets, cost reports, commitments, change events, and schedule updates


• Coordinate closely with field teams to help identify project risks, resolve issues, and maintain progress


• Participate in owner, architect, subcontractor, and internal project meetings


• Help ensure project quality, safety, schedule, and budget expectations are being met


• Build strong relationships with project stakeholders while continuing to grow into a full Project Manager role

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction experience with a GC/CM, ideally in a Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, or Assistant Project Manager capacity


• Prior experience supporting multi-family, mixed-use, residential, hospitality, or large-scale commercial projects


• Ground-up construction experience strongly preferred


• Experience with projects valued at $30M+ preferred


• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred


• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, CMiC, Bluebeam, or similar platforms


• Strong communication, organization, follow-up, and problem-solving skills


• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams, subcontractors, design partners, and clients


• Base salary: $75,000 - $100,000, depending on experience


• Annual bonus and profit-sharing program


• 401(k) and additional company benefits


• Long-term career growth with a respected GC/CM expanding in the Philadelphia market


• Opportunity to develop into a Project Manager role while supporting high-profile multi-family and mixed-use work