Junior Project Manager

The Contractor Consultants; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tech package (phone/tablet)

Mileage reimbursement

Safety equipment

Job summary

Kems Construction LLC is seeking a Senior Assistant Project Manager to bridge field execution and project leadership for multi-family podium developments in Danvers, MA. On-site role with direct ownership of critical workflows, providing a clear path to full Project Manager responsibilities and exposure to real estate development and asset management.

You will manage schedules, RFIs, submittals, budgets, and supplier coordination, ensuring timely delivery and quality across owned assets.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in construction management.
• Experience supporting multi-family residential or podium construction projects.
• Demonstrated capability handling RFI, submittal, and change order management platforms.
• Strong financial acumen with experience tracking project costs and budget line items.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills to lead cross-functional project meetings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project schedules and resource allocation across multiple sub-contractors to maintain strict delivery timelines.
• Administer RFI and submittal processes to ensure construction aligns with design intent.
• Monitor project budgets and process monthly pay applications to maintain financial accuracy.
• Evaluate change order requests from field teams to mitigate cost overruns and prevent schedule delays.
• Direct site progress meetings with trade partners to streamline communication and address operational bottlenecks.
• Inspect ongoing work with field superintendents to maintain strict quality control of owned assets.
• Organize project closeout documentation and turnover packages for asset management.

Skills

Construction management

RFI management

Submittal management

Change orders management

Budget tracking

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Senior Assistant Project Manager – Drive Multi-Family Development Operations

Job Overview

• Company: Kems Construction LLC.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $100,000 - $120,000+ based on experience) plus Year-End Bonus.
• Location: Danvers, MA.
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday.
• Project Scope: Residential / Multi-Family Podium Style.
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required.

The Opportunity

You will bridge the gap between field execution and project leadership, taking ownership of critical operational workflows for multi-family podium developments. This role positions you directly on the owner-developer side of the business, offering a clear path to full Project Manager responsibilities. You will drive project success while gaining rare visibility into real estate development and long-term asset management.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Coordinated project schedules and resource allocation across multiple sub-contractors to maintain strict delivery timelines.
• Administered the Request for Information (RFI) and submittal processes to ensure construction aligns with design intent.
• Monitored project budgets and processed monthly pay applications to maintain financial accuracy across all site operations.
• Evaluated change order requests from field teams to mitigate cost overruns and prevent schedule delays.
• Directed site progress meetings with trade partners to streamline communication and proactively address operational bottlenecks.
• Inspected ongoing work alongside field superintendents to maintain strict quality control standards for owned assets.
• Organized project closeout documentation and owner turnover packages to ensure seamless transition to asset management.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 3 to 5+ years of progressive experience in construction management.
• Proven track record supporting multi-family residential or commercial podium construction projects.
• Demonstrated capability handling RFI, submittal, and change order management platforms.
• Strong financial acumen with experience tracking project costs and budget line items.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills required to lead cross-functional project meetings.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related technical field.
• Prior experience working directly for an integrated developer-builder.
• Proficiency with construction scheduling software such as MS Project.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual compensation package with Year-End Bonus potential.
• Full health insurance coverage including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Retirement savings plan featuring a generous 401k program.
• Access to the company profit-sharing program for top-performing team members.
• Comprehensive Paid Time Off covering official Holidays, Vacation, and Sick days.
• Paid Parental Leave program supporting both Maternity and Paternity needs.
• Complete Tech Package including smartphone and tablet devices.
• Mileage reimbursement and safety equipment provided.

About Us

Kems Construction LLC is a growing developer-builder specializing in residential multi-family projects that we build and permanently retain. We offer a unique career environment where team members gain hands-on exposure to development and long-term property ownership.

Learn more at https://www.kemscorp.com/.

Kems Construction LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.