Job Description
Assistant Project Manager - Construction - New London
As an Assistant Project Manager - Construction - New London, 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
- Monitoring project documentation and reporting requirements
- Supporting field teams and Superintendents with project coordination
- Participating in project meetings and preparing meeting minutes
- Reviewing construction drawings, specifications, and project documents
- Tracking project progress and assisting with issue resolution
- Supporting project closeout and turnover activities
- Utilizing construction software to manage project documentation, correspondence, and reporting
The successful candidate will have:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred
- 2-5 years of experience in Project Engineering, Project Coordination, or Assistant Project Management
- Experience within any construction sector, including commercial, multifamily, healthcare, education, industrial, custom homes, or residential construction
- Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Viewpoint, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms
- Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, budgeting, and project controls
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Strong work ethic and desire to grow into a Project Manager role
- Former athletic experience is a plus, but not required. Candidates with athletic backgrounds often bring leadership, discipline, teamwork, competitiveness, and accountability that translate well into construction management.
What's on offer:
- Competitive base salary: $60,000 - $110,000+
- Annual performance bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Vehicle allowance or mileage reimbursement
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Clear advancement path to Project Manager
- Exposure to a variety of project types and construction methods
- Mentorship from experienced industry leaders
- Stable pipeline of projects throughout Connecticut
- Collaborative and employee-focused company culture
- Long-term career growth with a respected construction firm
Apply today to join a leading contractor as an Assistant Project Manager - Construction - New London and gain valuable experience across a diverse portfolio of projects while building a successful long-term career in construction management.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | New London, Connecticut |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $60,000–$110,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
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