Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager – Commercial Construction

Location: New Jersey

Salary: $90,000–$120,000 + Benefits





A growing New Jersey General Contractor is looking to add an Assistant Project Manager to its team.





This is a great opportunity for an experienced APM who is ready to take ownership, work autonomously and develop toward a Project Manager position.





The Role


- Support the management of multiple fast-paced commercial projects
- Prepare and manage purchase orders, including scopes of work
- Review drawings, project documents and subcontractor scopes
- Assist with change orders, insurance, submittals and project administration
- Attend project meetings and prepare meeting minutes
- Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, vendors and field teams
- Visit jobsites when required to oversee progress, inspections and key activities
- Work closely with Project Managers while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities
- Potential to progress into a PM role as the company continues to grow






What They're Looking For


- 2+ years of commercial construction experience preferred
- Strong APM / Project Coordinator / Project Engineer background
- Comfortable reading and understanding construction drawings
- Experience with POs, scopes, change orders and project documentation
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Procore experience preferred
- Basic Excel skills required






Benefits


- Competitive salary: $90K–$120K
- Health insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO + sick/personal days
- Discretionary annual bonus






This is an opportunity to join a close-knit GC where communication, accountability and teamwork are genuinely important, with a clear path toward Project Management.