Pre-Construction Assistant Project Manager

Actalent; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Pre-Construction Assistant Project Manager to coordinate multiple construction projects in New Jersey. The role involves overseeing project design teams, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. Candidates should possess an engineering degree and have a strong foundation in estimating and construction management.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k

PTO

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in New Jersey commercial/industrial projects.
• Strong estimating experience required.
• Conceptual design/layout experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects concurrently.
• Oversee the design team to meet project specifications.
• Ensure project budget and schedule are met.

Skills

Estimating

Project Management

Construction Coordination

Relationship Management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

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• Manage multiple construction projects at once.
• Participates in design-build project planning, design programming, and development of project outline specifications.
• Oversee project design team to ensure design is completed in accordance with outline specifications and overall project program.
• Responsible for management of design-build construction. Coordinates with project design team through completion of the design while projects are under construction.
• Manage construction and closeout on assigned projects with the goal of ensuring that budget, schedule, and
• customer satisfaction are met.
• Prepare conceptual and detailed estimates.
• Coordinate project bidding efforts, generate scopes of work, identify long lead time items, and implement project bidding plan.
• Prepare contracts for subcontractors.
• Prepare change orders for subcontractors and clients.
• Manage submittals process to ensure materials are procured in advance of being required on site.
• Monitor, review, and control project costs.
• Participate in obtaining local municipality approvals for projects.
• Responsible for coordinating drawings, budgets, schedules, and other project-related matters with the job site superintendent.
• Complete and resolve punch list items and execute the project closeout.
• Informs supervisor on ongoing basis of assigned projects and the status of each potential project.
• Develop and maintains good working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, internal office and field personnel.
• Assemble members of organization (construction, superintendent, clerical, engineering, cost control, and
• other workers) at start of project and maintain close communication with these individual throughout the course of the project.
• Manage supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
• Conduct construction activities within federal, state, and local environmental rules and regulations.
  
  

Job Description

• Manage multiple construction projects at once.
• Participates in design-build project planning, design programming, and development of project outline specifications.
• Oversee project design team to ensure design is completed in accordance with outline specifications and overall project program.
• Responsible for management of design-build construction. Coordinates with project design team through completion of the design while projects are under construction.
• Manage construction and closeout on assigned projects with the goal of ensuring that budget, schedule, and
• customer satisfaction are met.
• Prepare conceptual and detailed estimates.
• Coordinate project bidding efforts, generate scopes of work, identify long lead time items, and implement project bidding plan.
• Prepare contracts for subcontractors.
• Prepare change orders for subcontractors and clients.
• Manage submittals process to ensure materials are procured in advance of being required on site.
• Monitor, review, and control project costs.
• Participate in obtaining local municipality approvals for projects.
• Responsible for coordinating drawings, budgets, schedules, and other project-related matters with the job site superintendent.
• Complete and resolve punch list items and execute the project closeout.
• Informs supervisor on ongoing basis of assigned projects and the status of each potential project.
• Develop and maintains good working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, internal office and field personnel.
• Assemble members of organization (construction, superintendent, clerical, engineering, cost control, and
• other workers) at start of project and maintain close communication with these individual throughout the course of the project.
• Manage supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
• Conduct construction activities within federal, state, and local environmental rules and regulations.
  
  

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required
• At least 2 years of experience in New Jersey commercial/industrial projects
• Strong estimating experience
• Conceptual design/layout experience
  
  

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401k, PTO

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Somerset,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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Job function

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• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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