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Assistant Project Manager; Ground

Job in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, 07390, USA
Listing for: JRM Construction Management
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
  • Construction
    Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Assistant Project Manager (Ground Up)

Company Overview

JRM is one of the top General Contracting and Construction Management firms with over a decade of trusted experience. Headquartered in New York City with offices in New Jersey, California, and Florida, JRM delivers the highest quality services to clients that include City, State & Federal Agencies, Fortune 500 corporations, respected property owners & developers, major law firms, media & tech firms, leading luxury retailers, renowned hospitality groups, life sciences & healthcare organizations, and financial services firms.

JRM knows that dedicated, accomplished employees are the heart of any successful enterprise. We are focused on maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are always looking to add passionate personnel to our teams across the US.

Job Summary

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) assists the Project Lead with the daily technical and administrative aspects of construction projects.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Assist in creating and managing project budget for all assigned projects
  • Contact Subcontractors and send out drawings to subs for pricing/contract awarding
  • Perform weekly targeted safety inspections across the job to identify and correct hazards on the job
  • Complete inspection checklists and review with the project Safety Team
  • Manage the procurement process for all trades
  • Develop Contract Items List for all trades/packages
  • Review returned submittals & comments with Project Lead prior to issuance to subcontractors
  • Develop, log, submit, follow up, review responses, distribute & coordinate with other members of the team to ensure responses are shared and the Work adjusted accordingly
  • Create update contract and review with Project Lead prior to submitting to subcontractors after Best & Final meetings
  • Ensure all documents are returned & initialed (even drawings if applicable)
  • Implement cost management program for all trades
  • Review, and project, work in place each month for all trades, in conjunction with the Project Lead and Lead Superintendent
  • Produce monthly reports for project financials, schedule, and tracking of all trades
  • Assist the Project Lead & Team in weekly meetings for all trades
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
  • At least 2+ years’ experience as a Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager
  • Must be able to efficiently multi-task
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure of deadlines and meet them
  • Demonstrate proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications
Computer Systems
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Timberline (preferred but not required), On-Screen Takeoff (preferred but not required)
Salary Information
  • To the extent this position is performed in New York City, the annual salary offered for this role is $100,.
Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Construction

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