Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer

• Fast-growing firm with real responsibility and career growth
• Flexible culture + diverse projects with top-tier clients

About Our Client

We are a third-generation, family-owned general contractor and construction manager with over 50 years of experience in New Jersey. Today, we operate as a forward-thinking design-build firm delivering projects across commercial, industrial, multifamily, and life sciences sectors. We partner with leading developers including Brookfield, Link Logistics, Kaplan Companies, and Shadowbrook Development, delivering projects ranging from $500K to $50M, with approximately 90% located throughout New Jersey. As our design-build pipeline continues to grow, so does our use of construction technology from Procore and drones, to emerging AI tools.

Job Description

Project Coordination & Execution

• Support Project Managers in managing 3-5 projects simultaneously (depending on size and complexity)
• Assist with subcontractor coordination, procurement, and day-to-day project execution
• Track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project schedules
• Support both office and occasional field operations, including pre-bid walkthroughs

Preconstruction & Estimating Support

• Assist with budgeting, scope development, and value engineering efforts
• Support estimating team with bid follow-ups and subcontractor outreach as needed
• Review drawings and specifications for coordination and completeness

Documentation & Project Controls

• Maintain organized and accurate project documentation in Procore and related systems
• Assist with invoice tracking, cost management, and reporting
• Prepare meeting minutes, logs, and internal updates

Client & Team Coordination

• Interface with clients, consultants, and subcontractors
• Participate in project meetings and provide updates
• Build strong relationships and, at times, serve as a face of the company in client interactions

Closeout

• Assist with punchlists and turnover documentation
• Support final project delivery and closeout processes

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.

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.


The Successful Applicant

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Have 1-4+ years of construction experience
• Be comfortable supporting multiple projects at once (3-5 projects depending on size)
• Have exposure to a mix of project management, field operations, and estimating
• Possess a team-oriented mindset with a "do whatever it takes" attitude
• Demonstrate humility, professionalism, and a positive approach to challenges
• Be adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Be highly organized with strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Execute tasks effectively as directed by Project Managers / Project Executives
• Build strong internal and external relationships

Day to Day Expectations:

• Primarily office-based (90%) in Bell Works, Holmdel
• Occasional field presence (typically 1-2 days as needed for site visits or walkthroughs)
• Typically supporting 1-2 Project Managers, often across multiple projects
• Work hours generally 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, with flexibility based on workload
• Ability to flex schedule (e.g., early mornings from home or finishing work remotely when appropriate)

What's on Offer

• Base Salary: $80,000 - $100,000
• Car Allowance: $300-$400/month
• Annual performance bonus
• Full benefits package (healthcare, PTO, 401k)

Contact

Brittany Gaddess

Quote job ref

JN-052026-7020654