Assistant Project Manager (School Construction)

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Project Manager (School Construction) – Launch Your Career in Professional Construction Management

Job Overview

• Company: NEW ROAD Construction Management.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $60,000 - $80,000 per year.
• Location: Cherry Hill, NJ.
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time on site.
• Project Scope: Professional Construction Management as the Owner's Representative. (K-12, Higher Ed, and institutional projects)
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Valid drivers license, and current insurance.

The Opportunity

You will step into a pivotal support role, working directly alongside senior managers to drive the success of complex construction projects. This position offers entry-level candidates a high-impact environment to master industry workflows while ensuring technical excellence for a firm built on integrity.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Document daily site activities and progress reports to maintain project transparency and accountability.
• Coordinate essential project activities and job meetings to ensure all team members remain aligned.
• Review architectural and engineering designs to verify that project execution matches contract documents.
• Maintain detailed logs and filing systems to support efficient contract administration and quality assurance.
• Follow-up aggressively on open issues and technical details to keep construction moving forward.
• Interface with contractor superintendents and testing services to verify compliance with safety codes.
• Responsible for effectively and efficiently managing public construction projects.
• Support pre-construction efforts by evaluating design processes against the owner’s specific requirements.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• High level of computer literacy and proficiency with standard office software.
• Ability to read and understand basic architectural and engineering plans.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to act as a self-starter in a field environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for preparing meeting notes and reports.
• Physical capability to climb ladders and work in varied hot and cold weather conditions.
• High level of computer literacy and experience preparing detailed meeting notes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer skills and proficiency in MS office suite.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Associates Degree in a related field of study or trade level management experience.
• Up to 5 years of experience in construction management, scheduling or quality assurance.
• Familiarity with civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical design sequences.
• Advanced understanding of contract administration and regulatory agency coordination.
• HVAC or electrical experience is a plus.
• Commercial roofing experience is a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with a bi-weekly pay cycle.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with employer contribution.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Life/Disability options.
• Paid Time Off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Tech package including a laptop and cellphone stipend.
• Professional training, mentorship, and safety certifications (OSHA, Fall Protection).
• Company apparel and safety equipment provided.
• Regular company events and monthly performance perks.

About Us

NEW ROAD Construction Management has earned an exceptional reputation for integrity, professionalism, and depth of resources. Our managers are fully supported by senior staff to ensure success in every project we lead. 

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NEW ROAD Construction Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.