North Jersey Assistant Project Manager

Michael Page; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI in North Jersey is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout in Newark.

You will gain hands-on exposure to scheduling, budgeting, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and coordination with subcontractors, vendors, architects, and owners while working with experienced project teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction experience, preferably with a General Contractor.
• Experience supporting commercial construction projects.
• Understanding of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with subcontractors and project teams.
• Knowledge of construction schedules, budgets, and project controls.
• Proficiency with construction/project management software.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with day-to-day construction project management.
• Support projects from preconstruction through completion and closeout.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, architects, and owners.
• Assist with project schedules, budgets, cost tracking, and procurement.
• Attend project and subcontractor meetings.
• Conduct site visits and monitor construction progress.
• Help identify and resolve project issues to maintain schedule.
• Assist with punch list completion and project closeout.
• Maintain communication between field and office project teams.

Skills

2+ years construction experience

Commercial construction experience

RFI/submittals/change orders/docs

Organization/time-management

Communication/interpersonal skills

Coordination with subcontractors/teams

Schedules/budgets/project controls

PM software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Job description

Join a growing North Jersey General Contractor as an Assistant Project Manager supporting commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. Work alongside experienced project teams while gaining hands-on exposure to scheduling, budgeting, subcontractor coordination, and project execution.

Our client is an established General Contractor with a strong presence throughout North Jersey. They offer a collaborative environment, a steady pipeline of projects, and strong opportunities for Assistant Project Managers to grow into Project Manager positions.

Description

Assist Project Managers with day-to-day construction project management

Support projects from preconstruction through completion and closeout

Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation

Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, architects, and owners

Assist with project schedules, budgets, cost tracking, and procurement

Attend project and subcontractor meetings

Conduct site visits and monitor construction progress

Help identify and resolve project issues to maintain schedule

Assist with punch list completion and project closeout

Maintain communication between field and office project teams

Profile

A successful North Jersey Assistant Project Manager should have:

• 2+ years of construction experience, preferably with a General Contractor
• Experience supporting commercial construction projects
• Understanding of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate effectively with subcontractors and project teams
• Knowledge of construction schedules, budgets, and project controls
• Proficiency with construction/project management software
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred

Job Offer

Competitive salary of $80,000 - $100,000

Permanent, full-time position

Strong project pipeline throughout North Jersey

Opportunity for increased project responsibility

Clear career path toward a Project Manager position

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.