Assistant Project Manager

$95000 - $120000 per year | Canton, MA | On-site | Permanent

Join an established general contractor where you can gain hands‑on project management experience, work alongside an experienced construction team, and build a clear path toward becoming a Project Manager.

Our client is an established general contractor with a reputation for delivering quality construction projects through strong relationships, experienced teams, and a commitment to doing things the right way. With a collaborative approach to project delivery, this company brings together talented construction professionals who take pride in their work and understand the importance of accountability, communication, and attention to detail.

They are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join their team and support the successful execution of commercial construction projects. This is an opportunity for someone looking to grow their project management career while gaining hands‑on experience across the full construction lifecycle.

Looking to take the next step in your construction career? This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced project management and field teams, develop your technical and leadership skills, and gain exposure to the many moving parts that bring a construction project together.

You’ll play an active role in project coordination, subcontractor management, scheduling, budgeting, and documentation while learning from professionals who understand what it takes to deliver successful projects. Whether you’re an established APM looking for your next opportunity or a Project Engineer ready to take on greater responsibility, this role offers room to grow and make a meaningful contribution.

• Assist Project Managers with the planning, coordination, and execution of commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and other project stakeholders
• Review construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and RFIs to ensure project requirements are met
• Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and other project documentation
• Assist with project budgets, cost tracking, change orders, and financial reporting
• Monitor project schedules and coordinate with field teams to help maintain progress and deadlines
• Support subcontractor procurement, scope reviews, and contract administration
• Attend project meetings and communicate updates, outstanding items, and potential issues to the project team
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, coordinate field activities, and help resolve construction-related issues
• Track material procurement, deliveries, and long-lead items
• Assist with quality control, inspections, punch lists, and project closeout
• Proactively identify potential project risks, delays, and coordination issues
• Maintain organized project files and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date

• Experience working for a commercial general contractor in an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, or similar role
• Understanding of commercial construction processes, project documentation, and construction sequencing
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, change orders, subcontractor coordination, and project scheduling
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction project management software
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, team‑oriented approach
• Desire to develop…