Assistant Project Manager – Construction Management

Jobot; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for ground-up and complex commercial projects in Woburn, MA. You will support the Project Manager through all lifecycle stages of commercial construction, coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

The role emphasizes early project planning, BIM/VDC, prefabrication, and cost management, with opportunities to grow into a Project Manager role by gaining broad preconstruction,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• 2+ years of commercial construction experience
• Experience with commercial, multifamily, healthcare, life science, institutional, hospitality, or adaptive reuse projects
• Understanding of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation
• Experience coordinating with subcontractors, vendors, architects, and engineers
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience with Procore or similar construction management software preferred
• Familiarity with BIM/VDC or construction technology preferred
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with the day-to-day management of construction projects
• Support projects from preconstruction through completion and closeout
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and other project documentation
• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documents
• Assist with project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Support subcontractor procurement and contract administration
• Assist with project scheduling and milestone tracking
• Participate in owner, project, and subcontractor meetings
• Track outstanding action items and ensure timely follow-up
• Work closely with Superintendents and field teams to coordinate construction activities
• Identify potential budget, schedule, and constructability issues
• Assist with developing solutions to project challenges
• Support coordination of BIM/VDC and other project technology when applicable
• Maintain organized project files and documentation
• Assist with project reporting and owner communication
• Support punch list, turnover, and closeout activities

Skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Procore

BIM/VDC familiarization

Job description

Assistant Project Manager – Construction Management

$90000 - $105000 per year | Woburn, MA | On-site | Permanent

Assistant Project Manager | Woburn, MA | Ground-Up & Complex Commercial Projects

A bit about us:

Our client is a multi-generational construction management firm with a long history of delivering complex projects throughout New England. Based just outside Boston, the company works across a diverse portfolio including multifamily and residential, healthcare and life science, corporate, hospitality, academic, retail, historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and commercial projects.

The company takes a highly collaborative approach to construction, getting involved early in the design and preconstruction process to help owners and design teams align scope, budget, schedule, constructability, and project goals before work reaches the field.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to join a construction manager that is doing more than simply building projects the traditional way.

Our client places a significant emphasis on technology, BIM/VDC, prefabrication, constructability, and early project planning, giving APMs exposure to both the traditional and evolving sides of construction management.

You'll work alongside experienced Project Managers, Superintendents, estimators, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and owners while gaining exposure to projects from the earliest stages of planning through final turnover.

For an APM looking to become a Project Manager, this is an environment where you can develop a well-rounded understanding of preconstruction, cost management, scheduling, contract administration, field coordination, and project delivery.

Job Details

The Assistant Project Manager will support the Project Manager and project team throughout the lifecycle of commercial construction projects.

The APM will be involved in both the administrative and operational sides of the project, working closely with field teams and project stakeholders to keep projects organized, on schedule, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with the day-to-day management of construction projects
• Support projects from preconstruction through completion and closeout
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and other project documentation
• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documents
• Assist with project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Support subcontractor procurement and contract administration
• Assist with project scheduling and milestone tracking
• Participate in owner, project, and subcontractor meetings
• Track outstanding action items and ensure timely follow-up
• Work closely with Superintendents and field teams to coordinate construction activities
• Identify potential budget, schedule, and constructability issues
• Assist with developing solutions to project challenges
• Support coordination of BIM/VDC and other project technology when applicable
• Maintain organized project files and documentation
• Assist with project reporting and owner communication
• Support punch list, turnover, and closeout activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
• 2+ years of commercial construction experience
• Experience with commercial, multifamily, healthcare, life science, institutional, hospitality, or adaptive reuse projects
• Understanding of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation
• Experience coordinating with subcontractors, vendors, architects, and engineers
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience with Procore or similar construction management software preferred
• Familiarity with BIM/VDC or construction technology preferred
• Valid driver's license

This is a strong opportunity for an APM who wants more than just project administration. If you're looking to develop into a well-rounded Project Manager and want exposure to everything from preconstruction and estimating through field execution and closeout, this is a role worth exploring.

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