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Assistant Project Manager

Mount Holly, New Jersey Permanent USD65,000 - USD90,000 per year View Job Description
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) will support the execution of a large-scale, ground-up multifamily construction project, assisting with both field and office responsibilities. This role is ideal for a hands-on construction professional who brings real project involvement beyond administrative duties and is eager to grow within a dynamic pipeline of upcoming projects.
  • Stable project pipeline
  • Leadership and growth opportunities

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, mid-sized general contractor headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with a strong reputation across New Jersey and parts of Pennsylvania. The firm delivers projects across multiple sectors-including multifamily, commercial, healthcare, hospitality, and academic-and is known for its stable pipeline, strong employee retention, and collaborative culture.

Job Description

  • Project Management: Support the Project Manager in delivering a 240-unit, multi-building multifamily project
  • Documentation: Assist with traditional APM functions including RFIs, submittals, document control, and project coordination.
  • Quality Control: Interface directly with subcontractors to coordinate work, resolve issues, and ensure project timelines are maintained.
  • Schedule Management: Contribute to project scheduling efforts and assist with tracking progress against milestones.
  • Procurement: Participate in procurement and purchasing activities, including buyout support and vendor coordination.
  • Team Leadership: Help free up the Project Manager to oversee multiple projects by taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.

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

  • 5+ years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager in construction (not solely administrative-focused).
  • Proven experience engaging directly with subcontractors, coordinating field activities, and supporting project execution.
  • Experience with scheduling and purchasing processes within construction projects.
  • Well-rounded construction background; exposure to multiple project types is a plus.
  • Ability to work effectively both on-site and in an office setting on a regular basis.
  • Tech-savvy with the ability to learn and utilize project management platforms (Project Insights experience is a plus).
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary: up to 90K (commensurate with experience)
  • Monthly mileage reimbursement
  • Discretionary annual bonus (typically 5%-10% of base salary)
  • Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan with profit sharing
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Paid major holidays and generous PTO package
  • Stable company environment with long-tenured employees and strong growth potential



Contact
Andrew Hollander
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7011593

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Mount Holly
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Andrew Hollander
Job Reference
JN-052026-7011593