About this opportunity
ProSource Group lists this Assistant Project Manager (North Jersey / General Contractor) opportunity in montclair, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Role Overview
An established GC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of an approximately $90M university construction project in the Montclair area of North Jersey .
This is an excellent opportunity for an APM looking to gain exposure to a significant, complex project while working directly alongside experienced project leadership.
The role will report to a Senior Project Manager and will be actively involved across preconstruction, procurement, construction, turnover and closeout. This is an at-risk / lump-sum project , so candidates with relevant project experience will be particularly well suited.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Senior Project Manager with the day-to-day delivery of the project.
Assist with procurement, subcontractor buyout, commitments, cost tracking and project financials.
Review drawings, specifications, scopes, RFIs, submittals, change orders and payment applications.
Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and field personnel.
Assist with project schedules, look-aheads, milestone tracking and overall project planning.
Track outstanding RFIs, submittals, procurement items and other project deliverables.
Participate in owner, architect, subcontractor and internal project meetings.
Maintain accurate project documentation, meeting minutes, correspondence and action logs.
Work closely with the Superintendent and field team on sequencing, logistics, quality and subcontractor coordination.
Assist with change management, including pricing, documentation and tracking.
Support punch-list activities, commissioning, turnover documentation, warranties and final closeout.
Requirements
5+ years of construction experience , ideally within an Assistant Project Manager or Project Engineer capacity.
Experience working on lump-sum and/or at-risk construction projects preferred.
Understanding of procurement, subcontract administration, RFIs, submittals, change orders and project documentation.
Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
Exposure to project cost control, scheduling and subcontractor coordination.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Clear communication and the confidence to work with subcontractors, consultants and internal project teams.
Able to work between the project site and Piscataway office as required.
The following would be beneficial, but are not essential:
University, institutional, public-sector or education-project experience.
Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related degree.
Experience with construction-management, scheduling, document-control or accounting platforms.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary, dependent on experience.
Company benefits package included, with full details confirmed during the interview process.
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Worksite address
montclair, NJ, 07043, US
Who can apply
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