Construction Assistant Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to oversee critical project functions in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Candidates will be responsible for budget management, project administration, and ensuring compliance with procurement schedules, all while supporting project execution. Ideal applicants should possess strong organizational skills and have experience in project management.

Benefits

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in project management or relevant field preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day administrative functions of the project.
• Handle budget management and change orders.
• Oversee project documentation and meeting management.

Skills

Budget Management

Project Administration

Procurement Management

Scheduling

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:

• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) on a project is the primary manager of the critical day-to-day administrative functions. They are expected to manage all reoccurring processes that keep the project functioning. This includes the specified tasks listed below, as well as the implied tasks of keeping the site, trailer, and team functioning effectively.

Budget Management:


- Managing Change Event Log, preparing for PM review

- Correctly managing Owner & Subcontractor Change Orders

- Follow up with subs for pricing, point of contact for bids

- Take Offs if required

Project Administration:


- Manage Submittals

- Manage RFIs

- Correct and clean document management

- Drawing(s) and Drawing Log management

- Project and coordination meetings, prepare agendas, prepare meeting minutes for PM Review

- Distribute project correspondence to subs, owners, other contacts with PM oversight

Procurement / Scope Compliance / Completion:


- Meet procurement schedule

- Manage repricing exercises / design changes

Support Schedule Execution:


- Understands general sequencing of projects

- Support the formal and off-week schedule meetings

- Capable of identifying potential schedule impacts (owner / weather delays, sub failures, etc.)

- Manage procurement schedule update