Assistant Project Manager | Ground Up Construction

About the role

Our client, an established General Contractor and Construction Manager with a track record of building commercial, multifamily, industrial, and healthcare projects throughout New Jersey, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for ground-up construction.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate job information to ensure completeness, design intent, and compliance with local codes; obtain all required clarifications from the design team.
• Manage all aspects of a construction project from preliminary design, development, engineering, contracts, and material procurement to daily construction management monitoring, financing, bank requisitions, punch list, and final Certificate of Occupancy (CO) process for the owner.
• Prepare budgets and assist in preparation of expenditures and reporting to upper management.
• Conduct the leveling process with subcontractors for bid/award.
• Oversee the construction schedule and budget to ensure the project is completed in a timely manner.
• Implement cost-reducing options to reduce maintenance and subcontractor labor costs.
• Manage and maintain relationships with subcontractors and ownership.
• Plan, document, execute, and manage projects through all phases, including close-out.
• Ensure all necessary permits and licenses are acquired before project commencement.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to determine successes and areas for improvement.

Requirements

• 2+ years of construction experience.
• Knowledge of construction procedures, building codes, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and safety practices.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Bonus structure.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, medical, vision, and dental.