Assistant Project Manager - NJ - Garden State Plaza

Assistant Project Manager - NJ - Garden State Plaza

Garden State Plaza Pkwy, Paramus, NJ 07652, USA

Posted Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00 AM

At Mill Creek Residential we are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where our associates can grow and bring their whole selves to work. This starts with our recruiting and hiring process. We want you to know that we encourage you to apply if this job excites you, even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or another role and make your mark at Mill Creek.

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for working to ensure high density residential and mixed-use projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and in compliance with approved project documents, jurisdictional and applicable code requirements. The position reports to Project Managers. The Assistant Project Manager helps manage all aspects of the project including planning, scheduling, cost control, general supervision and labor relations under the direction of the Project Manager.

The Assistant Project Manager provides necessary support the project staff.

• Establish and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project or other MCRT selected scheduling software.
• Review plans and specifications for coordination and value engineering.
• Assist in the review, processing and tracking of all RFI’s, Submittals, Shop Drawings and related consultant reviews and responses and jurisdictional permitting. Prepare and maintain project logs recording the processing of such within the Company project management software reporting systems.
• Work with Project Engineers and Superintendents to help resolve any constructability issues.
• Assist and track all permits required by governing jurisdiction.
• Assist in bidding and buy-out of materials, services and scopes of work on assigned projects.
• Assist in field office set-up mobilization efforts for the project
• Ensure all personnel development and training required by MCRT is completed. As directed organize and train field and office staff to properly perform their duties. Adhere to the MCRT “Organization Chart” indicating lines of responsibility and staff relationships, and monitor teamwork.
• Assist in the preparation and review of for Subcontractor Scopes of Work.
• From initial bid through the final payment, ensure that the project costs are properly documented, controlled and forecasted on a monthly basis. This includes the maintenance of buyout logs, change order logs, and cost reports using MCRT project management and accounting software..
• Assist with the compliance to and enforcement of the terms and conditions of the prime contract, subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Assist in the timely review, approval and processing of subcontractor and vendor payment applications and payments.
• Ensure applications for payment are promptly and properly submitted, payments promptly received, and funds properly dispersed. Assist in the review and processing of subcontractor change orders requests and field purchase orders.
• Assist in preparation, updating and distribution of various forms of required of monthly reporting...
• Assist in identifying potential project risks including safety/loss control, subcontractor/supplier issues, and differing site conditions. Ensure vigil maintenance of and compliance with MCRT project safety policies. Jointly with the all members of the project team, enforce the MCRT Safety Plan and take a direct and personal role in ensuring the safe performance of the work.
• Assist in the inspection of and turnover of finish product to the Ownership and its Property Management representative.
• Provide follow-up and assist with the completion of punch lists, the investigations of problems during the guarantee period, and other items periodically required to service the completed project and its Owner.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with architects, engineers, building officials, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings such as Staff meetings, OAC, subcontractor, safety meetings, and meetings…