Assistant Project Manager - Construction - New Haven

As an Assistant Project Manager - Construction - New Haven, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting Project Managers throughout all phases of project delivery
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and project cost tracking
• Managing RFIs, submittals, and change order logs
• Coordinating subcontractors, consultants, architects, and engineers
• Assisting with procurement and contract administration
• Maintaining project schedules and milestone updates
• Tracking project documentation and reporting requirements
• Participating in project meetings and preparing meeting minutes
• Supporting field teams and Superintendents with project coordination
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and construction documents
• Monitoring project progress and assisting with issue resolution
• Supporting project closeout and turnover activities

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.

Clear path to Project ManagerDiverse project portfolio exposure

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred
• 2-5 years of experience in Project Engineering, Project Coordination, or Assistant Project Management
• Experience with either commercial, residential, multifamily, mixed-use, ground-up, renovation, or custom home construction projects
• Understanding of construction documentation and project controls
• Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and scheduling
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, or similar software preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Desire to advance into a Project Manager role

Our client is a well-established General Contractor with a strong presence throughout Connecticut, delivering a diverse mix of commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, institutional, custom home, and residential construction projects. They are known for their collaborative culture, commitment to employee development, and long-term career advancement opportunities.

• Competitive base salary: $70,000 - $110,000+
• Annual performance bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Professional development and mentorship programs
• Clear advancement path to Project Manager
• Exposure to a diverse range of project types
• Stable pipeline of projects throughout Connecticut
• Collaborative and employee-focused company culture
• Long-term career growth opportunities with a respected contractor

Apply today to join a growing contractor as an Assistant Project Manager - Construction - New Haven and gain valuable experience delivering commercial and residential construction projects while building a successful long-term career in construction management.