Assistant Project Manager

We are partnered with a respected New Jersey construction firm to help them hire an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support their growing pipeline. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career and work alongside experienced Project Managers on high-quality commercial and public-sector projects.

Public works or civic project experience—such as schools, municipal buildings, libraries, or institutional facilities—is a strong plus.

Position Overview

The Assistant Project Manager will support Project Managers and Senior PMs in coordinating, scheduling, and managing all phases of construction work. You’ll help maintain documentation, ensure communication across project teams, and contribute to smooth project execution from pre-construction through closeout.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination

• Assist with planning, scheduling, and logistics throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintain project documentation including schedules, meeting minutes, and daily reports
• Coordinate design information with architects, engineers, and consultants

Document Control

• Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, and transmittals
• Ensure subcontractors receive current drawings/specs and all project revisions

Procurement & Subcontractor Support

• Assist in obtaining pricing, evaluating bids, and preparing scopes of work
• Draft subcontract agreements and purchase orders
• Track procurement schedules, deliveries, and long-lead materials

Ideal Candidate

• 2–5+ years of construction experience (APM, PE, or Coordinator level)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency with construction documentation and project management processes
• Experience with public work, K-12, municipal, or institutional projects is highly preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with PMs, Superintendents, subcontractors, and owners