Assistant Project Manager

Triconbuilds; Somerville (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Triconbuilds is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role works with Project Managers and Superintendents to coordinate subcontractors, manage documentation, and keep projects on time and within budget.

Hybrid role in New Jersey with site visits; strong experience with Procore and MS Project preferred. You will help prepare schedules, track budgets, review drawings, and assist with procurement and closeout

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in Commercial, Medical, Industrial, Residential Construction
• Working knowledge of construction drawings and specifications
• Experience using Procore or similar construction management software
• Strong coordination and project documentation skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager with buyout, subcontractor coordination, and contract administration
• Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and project documentation in Procore
• Track project budgets, cost codes, and monthly billing
• Coordinate with Superintendents to support field operations
• Assist in preparing project schedules and updating progress reports
• Review drawings and specifications for scope coordination
• Attend OAC meetings and document action items
• Support procurement and long-lead item tracking
• Assist with project closeout documentation and turnover packages
• Maintain organized digital and physical project files

Skills

Project Coordination

Cost Tracking

Submittal & RFI

Schedule Awareness

Documentation

Organized

Self Starter

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Project

Excel

PlanSwift

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Role: Assistant Project Manager

Type of Commute: Hybrid (Office + Project Sites in NJ)

Skill Set: Procore, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Project, Excel, PlanSwift (or similar), Autodesk Construction Cloud

Desired Industry Experience: 3 to 6 years (Commercial, Medical, Industrial, Residential Construction)

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to support commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role works directly with Project Managers and Superintendents to coordinate subcontractors, manage documentation, track budgets, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager with buyout, subcontractor coordination, and contract administration
• Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and project documentation in Procore
• Track project budgets, cost codes, and monthly billing
• Coordinate with Superintendents to support field operations
• Assist in preparing project schedules and updating progress reports
• Review drawings and specifications for scope coordination
• Attend OAC meetings and document action items
• Support procurement and long-lead item tracking
• Assist with project closeout documentation and turnover packages
• Maintain organized digital and physical project files

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred but not required with experience)
• 3+ years of experience in Commercial, Medical, Industrial, Residential Construction)
• Working knowledge of construction drawings and specifications
• Experience using Procore or similar construction management software
• Strong understanding of subcontractor coordination and project documentation
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, industrial, or multifamily construction
• OSHA 30 certification
• Experience with schedule updates (MS Project or similar)
• Exposure to budgeting, cost tracking, and WIP reporting

Key Skills

• Project Coordination
• Cost Tracking and Budget Support
• Submittal and RFI Management
• Schedule Awareness
• Field and Office Communication
• Documentation Control
• Organized
• Highly Motivated Self Starter
• Attention to Detail