Assistant Project Manager

CSL-Consulting•Providence, RI

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

CSL Consulting, LLC (CSL) is a premier Owner’s Project Management and Mitigation firm delivering expert construction consulting services to a diverse portfolio of top-tier clients. Our work spans capital improvement and maintenance projects across higher education, private K–12, corporate, hospitality, healthcare, development, infrastructure, manufacturing, and life sciences sectors. At CSL, we invest in hiring and developing the industry’s most talented professionals, fostering a rewarding work environment that prioritizes quality of life. We champion personal growth, professional development, and team collaboration — empowering employees to take initiative, share ideas, and make a meaningful impact across the organization. Overview: The Associate Project Manager supports project execution across key phases— design, permitting, construction, occupancy, and closeout. This role assists in coordinating deliverables, managing documentation, tracking progress, and facilitating stakeholder communications. Working under the guidance of senior project leaders, the Associate Project Manager contributes to operational efficiency and the client experience while steadily developing technical and strategic skills. The position also includes supporting junior team members and learning to take ownership of discrete project components.

Requirements

Typically 2+ years in construction project coordination, facilities, or related project work
Experience supporting multi-phase projects with documentation, reporting, and logistics
Familiarity with industry standards and project management tools
Strong organizational and time management abilities
Clear written and verbal communication
Detail-oriented approach to scheduling and documentation
Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic project platforms
Willingness to take initiative and ask clarifying questions
Ability to learn technical skills and offer peer support
Self-motivated and curious; eager to build professional capabilities
Adaptable and calm under pressure
Team-oriented with a focus on reliability and follow-through
Client-conscious with a desire to contribute to high-quality service
Enthusiastic about learning and collaborating across disciplines

Responsibilities

Support daily activities across all project phases to ensure delivery aligns with plans, timelines, and standards.
Assist in tracking milestones, schedules, and dependencies.
Participate in internal and client-facing meetings, capturing notes and helping relay updates.
Contribute to maintaining transparent, consistent communication across teams.
Prepare and maintain documentation such as schedules, status reports, and action trackers.
Ensure deliverables are clearly assigned and expectations understood.
Collect and compile relevant data to support monthly progress reports for internal and client review.
Work with project leads to identify potential delays or risks.
Review basic contract terms to understand scope and constraints.
Support alignment of project tasks with contractual obligations.
Assist with financial documentation including tracking invoices, compiling change orders, and updating budget logs.
Help schedule and organize meetings, draft agendas, and coordinate follow-ups to ensure action items are completed.
Shadow project leads in interacting with contractors, designers, and client contacts.
Begin taking ownership of specific stakeholder communications under supervision.
Manage assigned tasks related to procurement and relocation coordination.
Work directly with vendors to meet operational requirements.
Foster team collaboration through positive, dependable participation.
Support peer learning and offer assistance to newer team members as appropriate.