Assistant Project Manager (CM)

IPS - Integrated Project Services, LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

IPS is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (Construction) to join our Somerset, NJ team. This on-site role supports senior leadership, coordinating design drawings, procurement, cost control, scheduling, and client communications on pharmaceutical/biotech construction projects.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, 4–6 years of relevant experience, and a proven ability to work with engineers, superintendents, and subcontractors to deliver projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related discipline.
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Responsibilities

• Coordinate contractual requirements, drawings, and specifications.
• Procurement of sub-contracts and purchase orders.
• Manage project cost analysis and monthly reporting.
• Maintain project schedules and progress.
• Assist with field supervision and site safety.

Skills

Project Coordination

Procurement

Cash Flow

Cost Analysis

Schedule Analysis

Documentation

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

Job Description

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry.

We are looking for a talented Assistant Project Manager (Construction) to join our dedicated team, based out of our Somerset, NJ office.

Project Site: Ridgefield, NJ (full-time onsite)

In this role, you will report to the Project Director and Director of Operations with matrixed supervision by the Project Manager for the given assignment. You will also assist the Project Manager in supervising the activities of the Project Engineers and Superintendents. Additionally, you will assist the Project Manager in the planning, management direction, project completion, client satisfaction, and financial outcome of assigned construction projects, as well as achieve their respective management objectives.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in coordinating all contractual requirements, design drawings, and project specifications that include, but are not limited to:
  • Project Coordination
  • Procurement of sub-contracts and purchase orders
  • Construction Billings & Cash Flow Projects
  • Job Cost Analysis
  • Project Schedule Analysis and Updates
  • Meeting Minutes and Documentation
  • Project Monthly Report Generation
  • Change Management Reports
  • Application for Payment Verification
  • Contract Administration
  • Punch-List Management
  • Warranty Review
  • As-Built Document
• Assist with activities of Project Engineers, Construction Managers, and Site Superintendents on assigned projects.
• Coordinates resources to achieve project goals.
• Manages client interaction on assigned projects and promotes positive relationships.
• Generation of project scopes of work and communication to the project team.
• Assists Procurement Manager with prep of Bid Package documentation, Pre-Bids/Walkthroughs, Bid Review, and Analysis.
• Maintains project schedules.
• Works closely with Construction Manager and Site Superintendent to monitor performance against the target schedule and implement corrective actions against nonconformances.
• Monitors and reports project costs, including values committed, forecast to commit, allowances for growth, and actually expended.
• Works closely with Construction Manager and Superintendents to ensure that field events, conditions, exceptions, and issues are fully reflected in cost reports.
• Works with Project Services to manage project costs and exposures.
• Assist with oversight of site safety for assigned projects and coordinate with Construction Manager, Superintendents, and safety resources, including subconsultants, to establish a site safety program, monitor site safety, and correct nonconformance.
• Other duties as assigned.

The salary offered for this role is between $110,000 and $168,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related discipline, or an equivalent technical degree.
• 4-6 years of experience in Engineering, Project Delivery, or a related discipline
• Experience on pharmaceutical or biotech construction project sites

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment

• This position will have 5% travel, or as required by the assigned project.
• Position may be assigned to the client site for an extended period.
• Overnight travel or staying in the city of the Client's location is possible, depending on the assignment.
• Please review the IPS Travel Policy.
• Position will visit construction sites and will be required to take site safety training and adhere to site safety rules.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Must have the ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.
• Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying weather.

Safety

• This position is a safety-sensitive position.
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

IPS will not sponsor employment visas for this position.

FTE

IPS offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, flexible spending accounts, and educational assistance.

PBE

IPS offers a benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Our offerings include comprehensive medical and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That's only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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