Assistant Project Manager

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to oversee and manage multiple construction projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in design-build project planning, programming, and development of project specifications. This position is pivotal in ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects concurrently.
• Participate in design-build project planning, design programming, and development of project outline specifications.
• Oversee the project design team to ensure design completion aligns with specifications and project program.
• Coordinate with the design team during construction to ensure project completion.
• Manage construction and closeout on assigned projects ensuring budget, schedule, and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare both conceptual and detailed estimates.
• Coordinate project bidding efforts, generate scopes of work, and implement project bidding plans.
• Prepare contracts and change orders for subcontractors and clients.
• Manage the submittals process to ensure timely procurement of materials.
• Monitor, review, and control project costs.
• Participate in obtaining local municipality approvals for projects.
• Coordinate drawings, budgets, schedules, and other project-related matters with the job site superintendent.
• Complete and resolve punch list items and execute project closeout.
• Maintain communication with the supervisor about ongoing project status.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal personnel.
• Assemble team members at project start and maintain communication throughout.
• Manage personnel to resolve construction problems and improve methods.
• Conduct construction activities within federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Monitor business emails consistently during weekdays and respond to significant issues promptly.

• Civil Engineering or Construction Management Degree.
• 2-3+ years of commercial/industrial project management experience in New Jersey.
• Site work experience with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Warehouse, Big-Box, and tilt-up experience.
• Experience with Procore software.
• Experience in estimating and contracts.

• Ability to travel to job site locations as needed.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of construction experience on commercial buildings.
• Experience in project management, construction, civil engineering, or related fields.

The work environment features a brand new office space equipped with modern furniture. The role involves consistent email monitoring during weekdays and limited checks on weekends and holidays. The company offers a family-operated culture with a history of 90 years, recognized leadership, long-term growth opportunities, 17 days of PTO, profit sharing after the first year, and a chance to break into the industrial construction industry.

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 East Brunswick,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 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.

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