Assistant Project Manager - Commercial & Retail

Wilmington, Massachusetts Permanent USD75,000 - USD90,000 per year View Job Description
We are partnered with a fast-growing commercial construction firm seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support high-end retail projects across Boston and the Northeast. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional to gain end-to-end project exposure while working alongside experienced senior leadership.
  • Rapid growth with strong backlog of luxury retail projects
  • Clear career progression with hands-on mentorship

About Our Client

Our client is a privately held construction management and general contracting firm with a strong presence across retail, hospitality, multifamily, and corporate interiors. Known for their high-quality delivery and long-standing client relationships, they continue to expand due to increased project demand, particularly within the luxury retail space.

Job Description

  • Assist in managing luxury/high-end retail construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
  • Support scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor coordination
  • Maintain project documentation, RFIs, submittals, and logs using Procore
  • Coordinate with field teams, vendors, and clients to ensure project alignment
  • Assist in procurement and contract administration processes
  • Track project costs and assist with financial reporting
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality expectations
  • Provide day-to-day support to Senior Project Managers and leadership



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

A successful Assistant Project Manager - Commercial & Retail should have:

  • 3-5 years of commercial construction experience
  • Strong background in high-end or luxury retail projects (required)
  • Familiarity with Procore, MS Office, and Sage
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be commutable to Wilmington, MA

What's on Offer

  • Base salary: $80,000 - $90,000
  • 90% employer-covered healthcare
  • 401(k) with 4% match
  • Discretionary bonus (company + individual performance)
  • Two weeks PTO (Year 1), then unlimited PTO
  • $80/month cell phone stipend
  • Company laptop
  • Strong mentorship and career growth opportunities within a scaling organization
Contact
Savannah Sullivan
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7062511

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Wilmington
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Savannah Sullivan
Job Reference
JN-072026-7062511