Assistant Project Manager - Commercial

We're seeking a driven Assistant Project Manager to support commercial construction projects across sectors like education, healthcare, industrial, and historic restoration. Based in our Millburn office, this role offers exposure to diverse, high-impact work and the opportunity to grow within a team-oriented environment.

Client Details

This well-established general contracting and construction management firm operates out of Millburn, NJ, and has earned a reputation for delivering complex commercial projects throughout Northern New Jersey. Their portfolio spans ground-up builds to detailed interior fit-outs across sectors including healthcare, higher education, and industrial facilities. The firm values collaboration, precision, and long-term development, offering employees a path to grow within the organization and take on increasing responsibility.

Description

• Collaboration: Assist Project Managers with daily coordination across multiple active projects

• Project Management: Support all phases of the construction process including permitting, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and logistics

• Documentation: Review and process submittals, RFIs, change orders, and documentation

• Team Leadership: Communicate with clients, architects, and subcontractors to ensure expectations and deadlines are met

• Safety Compliance: Participate in safety planning and jobsite readiness meetings

• Schedule Management: Contribute to maintaining project timelines, quality standards, and budgets

Profile

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience as an APM in commercial construction, ideally within the New Jersey market

• Strong understanding of architectural drawings, construction specifications, and sequencing

• Polished communication skills and professional demeanor in client-facing settings

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in different stages of design and construction

• Technologically proficient (Microsoft Office required; Primavera P6 and CMiC a plus)

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and a motivated team player

• Willing and able to travel to project sites across Northern NJ

Job Offer

• Competitive Base Salary: up to 110K (commensurate with experience)

• Bonus: Performance-based annual bonus

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive healthcare coverage

• Retirement: 401(k) with company match

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, paid holidays

• Career Path: Long-term growth with access to larger, complex projects and mentorship from senior PMs

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