Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project ManagerInsight Global is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support a large-scale commercial construction and infrastructure project in Morris Plains, New Jersey. This is a field-oriented position supporting a complex renovation and infrastructure upgrade within an occupied office environment. The scope includes demolition, interior fit-out, office space, a Data Control Center, and a significant electrical infrastructure upgrade. The APM will work closely with the onsite Superintendent and Project Manager to keep construction activities organized, documented, coordinated, and on schedule. This person will manage project documentation through Procore, assist with scheduling and look-aheads, coordinate subcontractors and material deliveries, review drawings, track RFIs and submittals, and regularly walk the project site to identify issues before they affect schedule or execution. The ideal candidate has hands-on general contractor or commercial construction experience and understands how an active jobsite operates. This team is looking for someone who can take ownership of routine APM responsibilities without requiring constant direction, communicate effectively with field and project stakeholders, and proactively follow through on outstanding items.Responsibilities:Project Management & CoordinationAssist with maintaining and updating the project schedule alongside the Superintendent and Project Manager.Prepare and distribute weekly/biweekly project reports covering progress, upcoming activities, outstanding items, and areas requiring attention.Prepare comprehensive monthly progress and schedule updates.Develop and maintain weekly two-week look-ahead schedules.Manage and track RFIs, submittals, project documentation, and open items through Procore.Review drawings and specifications to understand project scope and ensure teams are working from the latest approved documents.Identify potential scheduling conflicts, coordination challenges, or construction concerns before they impact the project.Track outstanding action items and proactively follow up with responsible parties.Assist with contract, RFP, and general project administration as required.Field & Superintendent SupportWork closely with the onsite Superintendent to support daily construction activities.Assist with subcontractor scheduling and coordination.Coordinate material deliveries, inspections, site access, building management, and security requirements.Perform regular site walkthroughs to monitor progress, quality, housekeeping, safety, and overall jobsite conditions.Review daily reports for completeness and clarity.Help identify field issues and work with the Superintendent and Project Manager toward timely resolution.Coordinate among project stakeholders, subcontractors, building management, and other involved parties.Track construction progress against the project schedule and upcoming milestones.Safety SupportSupport the Superintendent and onsite Safety Engineer with project safety requirements.Assist with tracking documentation including daily reports, checklists, JSAs, JSSPs, and project-specific safety documentation.Monitor general site conditions and adherence to PPE and jobsite safety requirements.Immediately escalate observed safety concerns to appropriate project leadership.