Assistant Project Manager - Ground Up Multifamily Projects

Canton, Massachusetts Permanent USD100,000 - USD125,000 per year View Job Description
We are partnering with a long‑established, values-driven general contractor to hire a strong Assistant Project Manager who is ready for the next challenge. This is an in-office role that offers exposure to major renovation, adaptive reuse, and new development projects across MA and CT, as well as a clear path toward PM responsibilities for those who want it.
  • Chance to grow into a PM role within 1-2 years
  • Work on large, complex projects up to $50M

About Our Client

Our client is a 30+ year construction company known for excellence in occupied rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and new development projects. Founded in the early 1990s, they have grown to 50+ employees and maintain a strong presence throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. Their work is predominantly negotiated with a steady base of repeat clients-resulting in organizational stability, long-tenured staff, and a collaborative, low-ego environment. They pride themselves on trust, hard work, dependability, and building quality relationships with subcontractors and owners alike.

Job Description

  • Assist in managing projects ranging from occupied restorations to adaptive reuse and new construction
  • Coordinate RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, closeout logs, and other project documentation
  • Support budgeting, procurement, schedule updates, and cost control processes
  • Communicate regularly with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal project teams
  • Conduct site walks and assist in supervising field activities to ensure adherence to plans and quality expectations
  • Help maintain safety protocols and compliance requirements across multiple job sites
  • Participate in subcontractor coordination and ensure project milestones are tracked and executed
  • Review drawings, specifications, and scopes to support accurate buyout and project planning

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.

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 should have:

  • 3+ years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager in commercial or multifamily construction
  • Ability and desire to grow into a PM role within 1-2 years or preference to remain an experienced, long-term APM
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and coordination abilities
  • Experience working on occupied, multifamily, renovation, or adaptive reuse projects (preferred)
  • Proficiency with construction software such as Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, or similar platforms
  • Ability to work full-time in the Canton office and travel to projects throughout MA & CT



What's on Offer

  • Base Salary: $100K-$125K
  • Benefits Package:
    • 75% company-paid healthcare & dental
    • Fitness/weight-loss reimbursement up to $150
    • 401(k) with 100% match on first 3% + 50% match on next 2%
    • Tuition reimbursement; onsite training applicable toward CSL credits
    • PTO + 10 paid holidays annually
  • Additional Advantages:
    • Collaborative and family-oriented company culture
    • Long-term employee retention and internal career growth
    • Strong project pipeline with negotiated and repeat client work
    • Opportunity to work on major, complex projects up to $50M



Contact
Olivia Secontine
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6943481

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Canton
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Olivia Secontine
Job Reference
JN-022026-6943481