Assistant Project Manager

KMJ Recruiting LLC
Parsippany, NJ

KMJ's client is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with 3+ years heavy civil construction experience to join their growing team. Our client offers a comprehensive range of services that encompass site preparation, marine construction and infrastructure enhancements. 

Responsibilities:

  • Perform project management, estimation and procurement work for successful project completion.
  • Thoroughly review the plans, specifications, permits, borings, and addendums for the project(s).
  • Job Costing from estimates to actual. Analyzing variances.
  • Project Procurement and estimating for projects/bids.
  • Draft material submittals and/or shop drawings for GC/Owner’s representative approval and maintain active submittal log.
  • Maintain databases in company software(s).
  • Managing and coordinating with Project Managers, Field Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, and Subcontractors.
  • Perform meetings with clients, superintendents, foremen for successful projects.
  • Collaborate with owner, estimators, key project team to determine specifications of projects.
  • Proposal preparation.
  • Prepare, track, and manage project schedules, RFI, submittals, prepare and negotiate change orders, tracking field quantities, etc.
  • Prepare monthly Cost to Complete for accurate cost forecasting.
  • Analyze job cost reports and prepare monthly invoices.
  • Review, code and approve vendor invoices.
  • Evaluate changes in scope of work, provide cost impact analysis, prepare detailed cost estimate and review with the President prior to submission of change order request.
  • Provide engineered project calculations, including but not limited to material quantity take-offs, area take-offs, volumetric take-offs, etc.
  • Daily and weekly progress reports at a variety of job sites.
  • Build and maintain excellent client and subcontractor relationships.
  • Provide technical support for construction planning and design, interpretation of design and application of construction methods.
  • Effectively motivate and supervise the work of in-field managers, subcontractors, and craft trades to ensure timely project completion.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar field.
  • 3+ years experience working on heavy civil construction projects handling above responsibilities.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Excel.
  • Proficiency in B2W Project Tracking software, preferred.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to multi-task.

 

Posted 2026-01-16

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