Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction

This North Jersey-based General Contractor is a recognized leader in public sector construction, delivering education, municipal, healthcare, and government projects throughout the region. With a strong backlog of work and continued growth, they are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project teams and gain hands-on experience managing complex commercial construction projects from award through closeout. Client Details Our client is a full-service General Contractor and Construction Manager that has been serving the North Jersey market for over NUMBER years. They have earned a reputation for successfully delivering public and commercial construction projects while fostering long-term relationships with clients, subcontractors, and employees. The company is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional development, and promotion-from-within mentality. Due to a growing project portfolio, they are seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager who is looking to build a long-term career in construction management. Description The Assistant Project Manager will: Support Project Managers with the daily execution of public and commercial construction projects Assist in maintaining project schedules, budgets, and cost tracking reports Coordinate RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation Assist with bid solicitation, subcontractor buyout, and procurement activities Track permits, inspections, and regulatory requirements Build and maintain relationships with architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and owners Attend project meetings and prepare meeting minutes and follow-up action items Support contract administration and compliance requirements for public projects Assist with payment applications, invoice processing, and financial reporting Monitor project progress and help identify potential issues impacting schedule or budget Support Quality Assurance and Quality Control efforts throughout the project lifecycle Assist with project closeout, punch-list completion, and turnover documentation Profile The successful Assistant Project Manager will have: 1-4 years of construction experience with a General Contractor, Construction Manager, or related construction firm Experience on commercial, public, education, healthcare, municipal, or institutional projects preferred Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred Understanding of construction documents, RFIs, submittals, and project coordination processes Familiarity with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite Strong organizational and multitasking abilities Effective communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment Desire to advance into a Project Manager role Job Offer The Assistant Project Manager will receive: Competitive base salary Bonus structure Cell phone and laptop Paid time off, personal days, and sick days Excellent benefits including health, medical, vision, and dental insurance 401(k) plan available Professional development and mentorship opportunities Clear advancement path to Project Manager Exposure to large-scale public and commercial construction projects Stable project pipeline and long-term career growth Collaborative and employee-focused company culture MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.