Project Manager Construction

Mott MacDonald•New York, NY

1d•$125,000 - $153,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve. When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity. Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed. We are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex capital construction projects. This role is ideal for a construction professional with experience in project controls, schedule management, cost analysis, contract administration, and field coordination who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of construction project experience.
Knowledge of scheduling, cost estimating, contract administration, procurement, and reporting.
Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, Kahua, Contract Manager, and document management platforms.
A proactive, detail-oriented construction professional with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Construction Management or related discipline.
OSHA 30 Certification.
Public-sector or institutional project experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in managing all phases of construction projects from planning through closeout.
Analyze project schedules and monitor progress against critical milestones.
Support project controls functions, including cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
Review contractor schedules, payment applications, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
Perform bid evaluations and bid leveling analyses during procurement activities.
Coordinate with stakeholders to facilitate successful project delivery.