Assistant Project Manager

RP Masiello, Inc.; Worcester, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RP Masiello is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our team in Worcester, MA, delivering large-scale commercial projects across New England and learning from an established design/build construction management team.

You will support project management from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating with subs and field teams, and growing toward a Project Manager role under senior leadership guidance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience on commercial construction projects in project management role
• 3+ years mixed experience in commercial field operations as assistant superintendent with related PM/estimating experience
• Exposure to ground-up new build projects and/or tenant improvements is a plus
• Working knowledge of construction documentation and workflows (submittals, RFIs, pay apps, change orders)
• Knowledge and experience working within various construction technology software programs is required
• Relevant technical degree in engineering, construction management or related technical field preferred
• Experience with the Design/Build delivery method is a plus
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through; able to work collaboratively and professionally with all teams to deliver the best project outcome

Responsibilities

• Support project managers with day-to-day project administration and coordination
• Potentially assist with subcontractor procurement: bid invitations, scope review, and supporting documentation
• Help manage submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, and project document control
• Coordinate material/equipment tracking, lead times, and delivery schedules with the field team
• Assist with cost tracking, budget updates, forecasting, and change management documentation
• Participate in schedule updates and look-ahead planning in coordination with the superintendent and project manager
• Communicate effectively and maintain relationships with owners, designers, subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain smooth job progress
• Support project closeout: O&M manuals, as-builts, punch list tracking, and turnover documentation
• Participate in safety and compliance organization in coordination with the field teams

Skills

Construction software knowledge

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Engineering or construction management degree

Tools

Construction tech software

Job description

RP Masiello is looking for an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to join our team in delivering several large-scale commercial projects across New England. This is an opportunity to learn from an established design/build construction management team and work alongside experienced project managers on meaningful, high-visibility work - which may include large scale commercial projects, tenant improvement work or historical renovation projects.

Role Summary

We are looking for teammates who are creative, innovative, accountable, and initiative-driven. RPM believes in a "flattened" hierarchy without excessive layers of executive bureaucracy. As APM, you will work closely with senior project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, other supporting teams to help keep projects organized and moving forward - while having complete access to other departments and company leadership to effectively and creatively deliver the best possible product. The Assistant Project Manager supports project management teams in the planning, coordination, and execution of commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. In the role of APM, you will have the opportunity to build the critical skills necessary to eventually grow into a Project Manager role.

Responsibilities Include

Support project managers with day-to-day project administration and coordination

Potentially assist with subcontractor procurement: bid invitations, scope review, and supporting documentation

Help manage submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, and project document control

Coordinate material/equipment tracking, lead times, and delivery schedules with the field team

Assist with cost tracking, budget updates, forecasting, and change management documentation

Participate in schedule updates and look-ahead planning in coordination with the superintendent and project manager

Communicate effectively and maintain relationships with owners, designers, subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain smooth job progress

Support project closeout: O&M manuals, as-builts, punch list tracking, and turnover documentation.

Participate in safety and compliance organization in coordination with the field teams

Desired Qualifications

2+ years experience working on commercial construction projects in project management role OR

3+ years mixed experience working in commercial field operations as assistant superintendent with some related business experience in project management, estimating, or similar design-build role

Exposure to ground-up new build projects and/or tenant improvements is a plus

Working knowledge of construction documentation and workflows (submittals, RFIs, pay apps, change orders)

Knowledge and experience working within various construction technology software programs required

Relevant technical degree in engineering, construction management or related technical field preferred

Experience with the Design/Build delivery method is a plus

Strong communication, organization, and follow-through; able to work collaboratively and professionally with all teams to deliver the best project outcome

Location

Worcester, MA

RP Masiello is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.