Multifamily Construction APM

Our client is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support the successful delivery of large-scale ground-up construction projects throughout New Jersey. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on project management experience while working alongside experienced construction professionals on high-profile multifamily developments and other commercial projects.

Client Details

Our client is a highly respected mid-sized General Contractor headquartered in East Windsor, New Jersey, with projects throughout Central and Northern New Jersey and parts of Pennsylvania. Established in the 1980s, the company has built an outstanding reputation for quality construction, long-term employee retention, and a strong, consistent project pipeline across multiple sectors including multifamily, commercial, healthcare, hospitality, and education.

Description

• Team Leadership: Follow up with subcontractors to obtain required project information and ensure deliverables remain on schedule.

• Documentation: Organize and manage project documentation, records, and file systems.

• Schedule Management: Assist in developing and updating project schedules using Microsoft Project.

• Project Management: Attend project meetings with owners, subcontractors, architects, and project teams.

• Quality Control: Develop a strong understanding of project scopes, construction processes, and various construction trades.

• Project Coordination: Provide day-to-day administrative and project coordination support to Project Managers.

Profile

• Construction Management degree preferred but not required.

• Experience in construction, project coordination, estimating, purchasing, field operations, or related construction functions.

• Ability to read and interpret architectural, engineering, and construction drawings.

• Understanding of permitting processes and construction documentation.

• Knowledge of multiple construction trades is highly preferred.

• Experience with ProjectSight, Procore, or similar construction management software is a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project.

• Strong organizational, communication, and follow-up skills.

• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Desire to grow into a Project Manager role

Job Offer

• Competitive Base Salary: up to 95K (commensurate with experience)

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Annual Performance Bonus

• Mileage Reimbursement

• 401K

• Profit Sharing Program

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Clear career advancement path into a Project Manager position

• Stable company with strong employee tenure and a robust project backlog

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.