Healthcare Capital Projects Assistant PM

Socket.dev; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time Off

Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flex.</

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Pension Plan

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Job summary

University Hospital is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for Capital Construction Projects to coordinate large-scale infrastructure upgrades from planning through occupancy. You will work under the Assistant Director for Capital Projects and collaborate with facilities, consultants, and in-house trades to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Your responsibilities include budget tracking, contract administration, design/construction scope development, and daily site oversight.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in an engineering field or related technical certification/ apprenticeship accepted.
• 3–5 years of experience in engineering, construction, real estate, or facility management.
• Familiarity with architectural, electrical, technology and piping/ducted systems used in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage capital construction projects from planning through closeout.
• Assist Senior Project Manager and facilities team in project delivery.
• Prepare and review contracts, RFPs, and design/construction scopes with Purchasing.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure documentation control and distribution of project records and as‑builts.

Skills

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in engineering

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

University Hospital is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for Capital Construction Projects to coordinate large-scale infrastructure upgrades from planning through occupancy. You will work under the Assistant Director for Capital Projects and collaborate with facilities, consultants, and in-house trades to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Your responsibilities include budget tracking, contract administration, design/construction scope development, and daily site oversight.