Assistant Project Manager in Cranbury

Energy Jobline ZR; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Cranbury Township, NJ, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to coordinate construction projects from start to finish and maintain clear communication between office, field, owners, subcontractors, and vendors.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of construction assistant PM or coordination experience, reads plans, and is proficient with Microsoft Office, Procore, and Bluebeam to keep schedules, payments, and documentation on track.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction assistant project management or project coordination experience.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and drawings (ARCH, MEP, Structural, Civil).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Procore and Bluebeam.
• General construction knowledge and practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects from start to finish.
• Maintain clear communication between the office, job site, owners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Read and understand plans, specifications, reports, change orders, submittals, transmittals, and project updates.
• Track change orders, RFIs, submittals, and other project documentation.
• Prepare, review, and track payment applications and subcontractor billing.
• Monitor project schedules, deadlines, materials, and outstanding items.
• Ensure subcontractors meet project requirements, including safety compliance.
• Maintain organized project files and current drawings/documentation.
• Identify and communicate potential issues, delays, or conflicts.
• Assist with project closeout and required documentation.
• Maintain professional relationships with owners, subcontractors, vendors, and project team members.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, including subcontractor schedules, milestones, and deadlines.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Procore

Bluebeam

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects from start to finish.
• Maintain clear communication between the office, job site, owners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Read and understand plans, specifications, reports, change orders, submittals, transmittals, and project updates.
• Track change orders, RFIs, submittals, and other project documentation.
• Prepare, review, and track payment applications and subcontractor billing.
• Monitor project schedules, deadlines, materials, and outstanding items.
• Ensure subcontractors meet project requirements, including safety compliance.
• Maintain organized project files and current drawings/documentation.
• Identify and communicate potential issues, delays, or conflicts.
• Assist with project closeout and required documentation.
• Maintain professional relationships with owners, subcontractors, vendors, and project team members.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, including subcontractor schedules, milestones, and deadlines.

Key Characteristics

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong written, technical, and verbal communication skills.
• Professional and confident when working with owners, vendors, subcontractors, and staff.
• Proactive, dependable, and able to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Strong problem-solving and follow-through skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction assistant project management or project coordination experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and drawings is required. (ARCH, MEP, Structural, Civil)
• Knowledge of commercial construction practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Procore and Bluebeam.
• General Construction experience required

Project Experience

Please provide 3–5 of the largest or most complex construction projects you have assisted in managing. For each project, include:

• Project type and location
• Approximate project value
• Project duration
• Your specific role and responsibilities

$70,000- $80,000 Compensation Package

The ideal candidate is a proactive professional who can keep projects organized, maintain strong communication between the field and office, and ensure that projects stay on schedule and run smoothly from start to finish.