Associate Project Manager

Group PMX • New York City, NY

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About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager with a background in transportation infrastructure projects to support the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects. This role will work closely with Project Managers, engineers, clients, agency stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure schedules, budgets, quality standards, and project objectives are achieved.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of project coordination, assistant project management, or project controls experience, preferably within the transportation, infrastructure, engineering, or construction industry.
• Experience supporting transportation projects such as highways, bridges, transit systems, rail, airports, or municipal infrastructure programs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Primavera P6, or similar platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with DOT, transit agency, or public-sector project delivery processes is preferred.
• PMP, CAPM, CCM, or related certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables for transportation-related projects, including highways, roads, bridges, transit, rail, airport, and other infrastructure initiatives.
• Coordinate meetings, track action items, and maintain project documentation, including reports, submittals, and agency correspondence.
• Support communication between internal teams, clients, public agencies, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify project risks, issues, and potential schedule impacts.
• Assist with project planning, permitting, stakeholder coordination, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Help prepare reports, presentations, project status updates, and executive summaries for leadership and clients.
• Support contract administration, change order tracking, budget monitoring, and invoicing processes.
• Ensure compliance with company processes, project management best practices, and applicable transportation industry standards and regulations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training
• Education
• In-house mentorship
• Encouragement to participate in industry trade, business, and professional associations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level