Assistant Project Manager | Institutional & Education Projects

Cambridge, Massachusetts Permanent USD80,000 - USD95,000 per year View Job Description
My client is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the successful delivery of construction and capital projects for a major higher education client in Cambridge, MA. This role offers hands-on exposure to project planning, coordination, budgeting, and stakeholder management while working alongside experienced Project Managers on high-profile developments.
  • Fast-track your career with exposure to complex campus developments
  • Join a growing team supporting prestigious Harvard projects

About Our Client

My client is a rapidly growing project management and owner's representation firm that has built a strong reputation delivering complex projects throughout the Greater Boston market. With an impressive portfolio of institutional, commercial, life science, and residential work, they offer employees the opportunity to work with some of the region's most recognized organizations while maintaining a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture.

Job Description

  • Assist Project Managers with the planning, execution, and delivery of construction projects from inception through closeout.
  • Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.
  • Support project budgeting, scheduling, reporting, and document management activities.
  • Track project milestones, risks, and action items while maintaining accurate project records.
  • Participate in project meetings and prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and follow-up documentation.
  • Review project documentation including contracts, drawings, submittals, and change orders.
  • Utilize Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office tools to support project administration and communication.
  • Assist with site visits, progress tracking, and quality assurance efforts.
  • Help ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with client expectations.
  • Support multiple projects within the higher education sector, primarily serving a prominent university account in Cambridge.

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

  • 2-5 years of construction industry experience with a General Contractor (GC), Construction Manager (CM), Owner's Project Manager (OPM), or consulting firm.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience supporting commercial, institutional, higher education, life science, or similar construction projects.
  • Strong communication, organization, and client-facing skills.
  • Working knowledge of Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Higher education project experience is highly desirable.
  • Must be able to commute daily to Cambridge, MA.
  • Stable work history with demonstrated career progression preferred.



What's on Offer

  • Base Salary: $80,000 - $95,000
  • Annual Bonus Opportunity (typically around 10%)
  • Health Benefits
  • 401(k) Program with Company Match
  • 3 Weeks PTO
  • Company Social Events & Team Outings
  • Long-Term Career Growth Opportunities



Contact
Alexa Depase
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7074417

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Cambridge
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Alexa Depase
Job Reference
JN-072026-7074417
 

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