Assistant Project Manager - Real Estate Development

Northland; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus

401(k) matching

Generous PTO

Apartment discounts

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Northland in Newton, MA is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support planning and execution of large-scale development projects across all phases of the lifecycle.

You will assist the Project Manager and Construction team with budgeting, scheduling, procurement, permitting, site coordination, documentation, and reporting to ensure work is safe, on schedule, within budget, and compliant with quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering, plus 1–2 years in residential construction.
• Experience in large-scale mixed-use construction preferred.
• Ability to read plans, specifications, codes, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, identify coordination issues and risks.
• Assist with budgeting, cost estimating, and tracking.
• Support pre-construction planning including permitting and scheduling.
• Coordinate site prep, demolition, utilities, and logistics.
• Maintain schedules and monitor milestones.
• Prepare daily site reports and documentation.
• Assist in punch list and QA/QC activities.
• Support inspections and closeout documentation.

Skills

Construction management

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Job description

Northland in Newton, MA is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support planning and execution of large-scale development projects across all phases of the lifecycle.

You will assist the Project Manager and Construction team with budgeting, scheduling, procurement, permitting, site coordination, documentation, and reporting to ensure work is safe, on schedule, within budget, and compliant with quality standards.