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

If interested, then please apply via the advert. If a good fit, I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Thanks,

Harry

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