Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager

Michael Page; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Career development opportunities

Growth opportunities

Job summary

MPI in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for an upcoming Higher Education project in Commercial Construction. You will manage multiple projects, assist design with budgets and schedules, review plans and specs, and coordinate daily with the project team.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management and 2+ years of Commercial Construction Assistant PM experience. LEED is a plus; strong communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management (preferred).
• 2+ years of Commercial Construction Assistant Project Management experience.
• Demonstrates good judgement and professionalism.
• Handle multiple tasks in an organized manner.
• Produce quality work on strict deadlines.
• Strong technical abilities with construction systems.
• Experience managing a team of design/construction professionals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• LEED certification (plus).

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple projects in various locations, touring sites daily during construction.
• Participating in the design process providing budget, schedule, and construct-ability input.
• Reviewing and interpreting plans & specifications.
• Managing relationships and interfacing with appropriate personnel on a daily basis.
• Preparing requests for proposals, analyzing/aligning bids, making award recommendation.
• Negotiating and preparing construction & consultant contracts.
• Providing day-to-day management, technical direction, supervision and coordination of construction activities.
• Reviewing and tracking project invoices, RFIs, Submitals, Budgets.
• Developing, managing, and updating project schedule.
• Evaluating and negotiating pay requests and change orders.
• Working with property management team.
• Leading regularly scheduled meetings.
• Administering punch list and project close-out activities.
• Reporting project status regularly.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Team leadership

Project coordination

Budget & scheduling

Construction knowledge

Education

Degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Job description

Reputable firm, based in Cambridge MA, offering Project & Real Estate services is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join their team! Current hiring need for an upcoming Higher Education project. Specializing in Commercial Construction, including: Corporate, Higher Education, Life Science, Non-profit, mission critical, etc. Over 80% of business from repeat clients - very reputable! Offers complete range of project management services. Tons of room for growth & career development internally.

Description

• Managing multiple projects in various locations, touring sites daily during construction
• Participating in the design process providing budget, schedule, and construct-ability input
• Reviewing and interpreting plans & specifications
• Managing relationships and interfacing with appropriate personnel on a daily basis
• Preparing requests for proposals, analyzing/aligning bids, making award recommendation
• Negotiating and preparing construction & consultant contracts
• Providing day-to-day management, technical direction, supervision and coordination of construction activities
• Reviewing and tracking project invoices, RFIs, Submitals, Budgets
• Developing, managing, and updating project schedule
• Evaluating and negotiating pay requests and change orders
• Working with property management team
• Leading regularly scheduled meetings
• Administering punch list and project close-out activities
• Reporting project status regularly

Profile

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management (preferred)
• 2+ years of Commercial Construction Assistant Project Management experience
• Demonstrates good judgement and professionalism
• Handle multiple tasks in an organized manner
• Produce quality work on strict deadlines
• Strong technical abilities with construction systems
• Experience managing a team of design/construction professionals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• LEED certification (plus)

Job Offer

• Competitive comp & benefits package
• Join a reputable team of experienced professionals in the project management & real estate space
• Career development & growth opportunities
• Stable project pipeline, over 80% repeat business
• Gain exposure to variety of Commercial Construction project types

Desired Skills and Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management (preferred)
• 2+ years of Commercial Construction Assistant Project Management experience
• Demonstrates good judgement and professionalism
• Handle multiple tasks in an organized manner
• Produce quality work on strict deadlines
• Strong technical abilities with construction systems
• Experience managing a team of design/construction professionals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• LEED certification (plus)

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.