Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting project management activities, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within scope. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and execution of construction projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Supervise projects onsite.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders including contractors, engineers, and clients to ensure smooth communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project scheduling by developing timelines and monitoring progress against established milestones.
• Conduct site visits to assess project status and ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
• Maintain organized project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and correspondence.
• Collaborate with team members to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Interest in working in construction.
• Familiarity with construction site operations and project management principles.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Prolog, Bluebeam, ProCore, or similar software.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• 1-3 years of experience working as an APM/Assistant Super for commercial construction.
• Ability to create and organize RFIs, change orders, and submittals in a project management software.
• Ability to work night shifts (5pm to 12am or 7pm to 4am) and weekend schedules.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in construction management and subcontractor management.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible work environment, including work from home days depending on project load.
• Opportunity for mentorship and growth to become a project manager on smaller projects.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment involves spending the majority of time working in an office or on a job site. The schedule typically includes Monday through Friday with some weekend work, and flexibility for night shift work. The position offers a start-up feeling with a flexible environment, including work-from-home days depending on project load. The company provides a laptop and cell phone, and there is potential to use a pickup truck when needed. Additionally, a car allowance of $500 per month is offered.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Car Allowance, and EOY Bonus

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Guttenberg,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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