Assistant Project Manager- OPM Firm- Academic Projects

About the role

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the planning, execution, and delivery of construction projects within a Higher Education portfolio in Cambridge, MA. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career construction professional to gain exposure to complex projects while working alongside experienced Project Managers.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established owner's project management and consulting firm that has experienced consistent growth throughout the Greater Boston market. Known for delivering successful projects across multiple sectors, the firm offers a collaborative culture, strong leadership, and long-term career development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in the execution of construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, reporting, and document management.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Review project documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and project reports.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and milestones while helping identify and resolve issues.
• Utilize Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and other project management tools to maintain project records and reporting.
• Participate in project meetings and maintain strong communication among all project stakeholders.
• Support multiple Higher Education projects, primarily serving a major university account in Cambridge, MA.
• Report directly to Project Managers and work closely with the broader project team.
• Work on-site in Cambridge, MA.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience with a General Contractor, Construction Manager, Owner's Project Manager, or similar construction organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical field.
• Experience supporting construction projects through multiple phases of development.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to commute daily to Cambridge, MA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher Education project experience.
• Experience working within occupied campus environments.
• Previous exposure to owner's project management or consulting services.
• Ability to manage priorities across multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including bonus potential, health benefits, and 401(k) match.
• Generous PTO, company-sponsored social events, and a collaborative team environment.

Pay

$80,000 - $95,000 base salary + annual bonus opportunity (typically around 10%).

Job Offer Highlights

• Opportunity to support prestigious Higher Education projects in the Greater Boston market.
• Join a company experiencing significant growth with a strong upcoming project pipeline.
• Gain exposure to diverse project sectors while advancing your project management career.