Assistant Project Manager - Commercial

Michael Page; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading general contracting firm in East Hanover, NJ, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for commercial construction projects. The role involves coordination across sectors like healthcare and education, with opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment. Applicants should have a background in commercial construction and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) with company match

Vacation and paid holidays

Performance-based annual bonus

Long-term growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in commercial construction.
• Strong understanding of architectural drawings and specifications.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily coordination across multiple active projects.
• Support all phases of the construction process including permitting and logistics.
• Review and process documentation like RFIs and change orders.

Skills

Collaboration

Project Management

Documentation

Team Leadership

Safety Compliance

Schedule Management

Technological Proficiency

Communication

Organization

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera P6

CMiC

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

We're seeking a driven Assistant Project Manager to support commercial construction projects across sectors like education, healthcare, industrial, and historic restoration. Based in our East Hanover office, this role offers exposure to diverse, high-impact work and the opportunity to grow within a team-oriented environment.

This well-established general contracting and construction management firm operates out of East Hanover, NJ, and has earned a reputation for delivering complex commercial projects throughout Northern New Jersey. Their portfolio spans ground-up builds to detailed interior fit-outs across sectors including healthcare, higher education, and industrial facilities. The firm values collaboration, precision, and long-term development, offering employees a path to grow within the organization and take on increasing responsibility.

Description

Collaboration: Assist Project Managers with daily coordination across multiple active projects

Project Management: Support all phases of the construction process including permitting, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and logistics

Documentation: Review and process submittals, RFIs, change orders, and documentation

Team Leadership: Communicate with clients, architects, and subcontractors to ensure expectations and deadlines are met

Safety Compliance: Participate in safety planning and jobsite readiness meetings

Schedule Management: Contribute to maintaining project timelines, quality standards, and budgets

Profile

Minimum 3 years of experience as an APM in commercial construction, ideally within the New Jersey market

Strong understanding of architectural drawings, construction specifications, and sequencing

Polished communication skills and professional demeanor in client-facing settings

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in different stages of design and construction

Technologically proficient (Microsoft Office required; Primavera P6 and CMiC a plus)

Proactive, detail-oriented, and a motivated team player

Willing and able to travel to project sites across Northern NJ

Job Offer

Competitive Base Salary: up to 120K (commensurate with experience)

Bonus: Performance-based annual bonus

Health Insurance: Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Retirement: 401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off: Vacation, paid holidays

Career Path: Long-term growth with access to larger, complex projects and mentorship from senior PMs

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Building Construction

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