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Assistant Project Manager - New Jersey

Michael Page
  • Princeton, NJ
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    • Manage and support multiple commercial and industrial construction projects simultaneously.
    • Assist with pre-construction activities including estimating, budgeting, bidding, and subcontractor coordination.
    • Coordinate project schedules, drawings, contracts, submittals, and project documentation.
    • Monitor project costs and support change order management to keep projects on budget.
    • Work closely with field teams, subcontractors, consultants, and clients to resolve project challenges.
    • Support procurement activities and ensure timely delivery of project materials.
    • Utilize Procore and other construction management tools to maintain project records and communication.
    • Assist with project closeout activities and ensure client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.



    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.

    Stable Project PipelineOpportunity for growth within a reputable Design/Build Firm
    • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
    • 1-3+ years of commercial or industrial construction project management experience in New Jersey.
    • Strong sitework and field construction knowledge.
    • Experience with warehouse, distribution center, big-box, or tilt-up construction projects preferred.
    • Proficiency with Procore and construction management software.
    • Experience with estimating, contracts, budgeting, and project financial management.
    • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
    • Self-motivated professional eager to grow into a Project Manager position within a growing company.

    Our client is a reputable and expanding design-build construction firm specializing in commercial and industrial developments throughout New Jersey. They have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects while providing employees with long-term career growth and advancement opportunities.

    • Competitive base salary of $85,000-$100,000+.
    • Hybrid work environment with a mix of office and project site responsibilities.
    • Opportunity to work on high-profile commercial and industrial construction projects.
    • Clear career progression and professional development opportunities.
    • Exposure to all phases of the construction lifecycle.
    • Collaborative team culture with mentorship and long-term growth potential.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPrinceton, NJ
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1976
    Websitehttp://www.michaelpage.com/

    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.

    The Group has operations in the Americas, UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.

    In the US, we focus on the areas of:

    • Advisory
    • Banking and Financial Services
    • Finance and Accounting
    • Engineering and Manufacturing
    • Healthcare & Life Sciences
    • Human Resources
    • Information Technology
    • Legal
    • Marketing
    • Page Personnel Office Support
    • Oil and Gas
    • Procurement and Supply Chain
    • Real Estate and Construction
    • Sales

    Skills

    • Biddingunmatched
    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Change Order Managementunmatched
    • Civil Engineeringunmatched
    • Commercial Constructionunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Designunmatched
    • Construction Engineeringunmatched
    • Construction Estimatesunmatched
    • Construction Industry Softwareunmatched
    • Construction Managementunmatched
    • Construction Project Managementunmatched
    • Construction Projectsunmatched
    • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
    • Distribution Servicesunmatched
    • Distribution Warehousingunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Financial Managementunmatched
    • Financial Projectionsunmatched
    • Industrial Developmentunmatched
    • Industrial Managementunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Project Close-Outunmatched
    • Project Lifecycleunmatched
    • Project Scheduleunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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