Assistant Project Manager (00615)

PMA Consultants Careers•South Plainfield, NJ

8d•$112,649 - $132,363•Hybrid

About The Position

PMA is hiring a full-time Assistant Project Manager to support a portfolio of high-profile real estate projects. The role manages small-to-medium construction projects or portions of larger programs, overseeing planning, scheduling, budgeting, stakeholder coordination, contract administration, risk management, and quality assurance and quality control. The Assistant Project Manager works with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure projects meet scope, cost, schedule, and quality objectives. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and reports to the Senior Project Manager. The position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, accounting, finance, or a related field, along with at least five years of progressive project management experience and some combination of cost control or financial data analysis. An MBA or master's degree in analytics or a related field is preferred. The salary range is $112,649 to $132,363, with placement based on relevant experience, geographic location, and other legitimate business reasons. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is required for roles assigned to a specified client. PMA describes employee well-being, collaboration, equity, diversity, inclusion, shared success, and career development as organizational priorities. It offers competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities. The work may be performed at a PMA office, from home, or at a client site.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, accounting, finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive project management experience and some combination of cost control or financial data analysis.
Ability to perform cost-per-unit analysis, cost progress reporting, and cost variance reconciliation.
Cost accounting experience reviewing and processing invoices and accruals, and ensuring compliance.
Demonstrated competency managing financial data with Microsoft Excel.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Must comply with applicable drug-free workplace requirements when assigned to the specified client; a post-offer, pre-employment drug test is required for such roles.
Ability to stand or sit for long periods, lift up to 15 pounds at times, and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.
Problem-solving, written and verbal communication, computer and software skills, and ability to read and interpret text online or in print.

Nice To Haves

MBA or master's degree in analytics or a related field.
Experience across all levels of the project life cycle, including procurement, proposal development, cost controls, risk analysis, scheduling, and change orders.
Experience with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
Experience with databases and reporting.

Responsibilities

Direct day-to-day construction project planning and execution to meet design, schedule, and financial objectives.
Support the project manager in developing project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource allocations.
Prepare project budgets, cost forecasts, cashflow projections, and cost performance information.
Review change orders, contracts, and payment applications.
Prepare project cost reports and cost variance analyses to monitor cost performance.
Monitor project milestones, changes, and technical progress, and develop recovery plans as needed.
Coordinate with owners, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders to resolve conflicts and align project goals.
Support contract administration and third-party vendor coordination.
Lead project meetings and facilitate communication across teams.
Identify risks, track project performance metrics, and recommend process improvements.
Assist with preparing and reviewing submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
Interface with internal departments and external clients to ensure high-quality service delivery.
Perform other duties as assigned.