Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Location: Lexington, MA, US

Date Posted: May 6, 2026

Candidate will have strong communication skills to coordinate information related to any construction activity disruptions, shutdowns, and other tasks that affect ongoing MIT LL Laboratory Operations. This includes mass communication with all affected lab personnel, micro‑communication to specific divisions, groups, and tenants about disruptions caused by scheduled construction activities.

Provide oversight of daily field operations and construction progress while ensuring proper construction site safety and quality control standards are met.

Provide oversight of construction contractors to ensure the scope is completed according to plans and specifications and meets all applicable standards and codes.

Develop comprehensive understanding of project strategy and commitments including scheduling, logistics, phasing, milestones, and inspections.

Work in partnership with PM to maintain an updated and accurate project schedule that reflects changes in project status and meets the cost and time requirements of the project.

Provide construction progress reports to the PM and provide administrative support necessary for project completion.

Demonstrate and maintain effective and open dialogue with the project team and building occupants regarding changes in work, job conditions, contractor relations, and any deviation in the direction of the project.

Promote positive relationships by dealing expertly and fairly with all general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors while instilling this philosophy in the project team.

Because MIT LL is located on Hanscom AFB, develop the understanding visitor/security requirements for vendors, contractors, and consultants to access HAFB and MIT LL and manage that process.

Develop understanding for the CPO /MIT LL procurement process to secure vendors, contractors and consultants to perform various tasks.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in the construction industry.
• OSHA 10 Certification (OSHA 30 is a bonus).
• Understanding of design and engineering of construction projects.
• Experience utilizing project management software – Procore.
• Knowledge of construction activities including material, equipment, cost and time requirements.
• Knowledge of construction codes.
• A broad understanding of all facility engineering disciplines and building trades.
• Demonstrated capabilities in presenting ideas written and orally.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government security clearance.
• Selected individuals must possess ability to climb portable and permanent ladders, stairs, staging, work in confined areas, crawling over and around equipment and pipe found in mechanical rooms and similar locations.
• Knowledge of various OSHA regulations such as LO/TO, confined space, fall protection, wearing of PPE, etc. is required.

$87,600 - $114,600

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT-funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work-life balance options
• … and much more!

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requisition : 42974