APM - Pharma/Life Sciences

Somerville, New Jersey Permanent USD80,000 - USD115,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support the successful delivery of complex construction projects throughout New Jersey and the surrounding region. This individual will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and clients to help manage project schedules, budgets, documentation, and field coordination on highly technical life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial construction projects.
  • Stable project pipeline
  • Strong growth opportunities

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established construction management firm with more than four decades of experience delivering technically demanding and logistically complex projects across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. The company specializes in preconstruction, construction management, design-build, integrated project delivery, and virtual design & construction services.

Job Description

  • Project Management: Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, cost tracking, and forecasting activities.
  • Team Leadership: Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and project stakeholders to ensure project milestones are achieved.
  • Documentation: Prepare, track, and manage project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, change orders, and closeout packages.
  • Schedule Management: Monitor project progress and proactively identify potential issues affecting schedule, cost, quality, or safety.
  • Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with site safety programs, quality standards, and company procedures.
  • Quality Control: Assist in managing punch lists, turnover documentation, and project closeout activities.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 3+ years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager within commercial construction.
  • Experience supporting life sciences, pharmaceutical, healthcare, institutional, industrial, or large-scale commercial construction projects preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
  • Strong understanding of construction project management principles, documentation, scheduling, and cost control.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
  • Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office applications.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary: up to 115K (based on experience)
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Health, dental, vision insurance
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401K
  • Paid Time Off
  • Long-term career growth opportunities



Contact
Andrew Hollander
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7136928

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Somerville
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Andrew Hollander
Job Reference
JN-102026-7136928
 

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