Assistant Project Manager (00558) in Newark, New Jersey at PMA Consultants

PMA has an immediate opening for an Assistant Project Manager to manage a portfolio of high-profile Aviation projects. The Assistant Project Manager independently manages small-to-medium construction projects or portions of larger programs. They oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination to ensure successful delivery in alignment with scope, cost, and timeline objectives. This role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams with minimal oversight. In addition to project execution, the Assistant Project Manager supports contract administration, risk mitigation, and QA/QC processes. They serve as a key liaison among clients, contractors, and internal teams, helping to resolve issues, facilitate communication, and implement project management best practices across the organization. This full-time position offers a hybrid work option that combines on-site requirements at Newark Airport with some flexibility to work remotely. This position reports to the Senior Project Manager.

• Direct day-to-day construction project planning and execution to meet project design, schedule, and financial objectives.

• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource allocations.

• Establish and maintain project governance processes and PM tools.

• Conduct site supervision and provide QA/QC observations during construction and closeout phases.

• Coordinate architect and engineer responses to on-site concerns.

• Monitor project milestones, changes, and technical progress; develop recovery plans as needed.

• Liaise with owners, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders to resolve conflicts and align project goals.

• Support contract administration and third-party vendor coordination.

• Lead project meetings and facilitate communication across teams.

• Identify risks, track project performance metrics, and recommend process improvements.

• Participate in the development of procurement documents and construction specifications.

• Assist in preparation and review of submittals, RFIs, and change orders.

• Interface regularly with internal departments and external clients, ensuring high-quality service delivery.

• Other duties as assigned.

The salary range for this position is $ 112,800 - $ 132,300.

A hired employee will be placed within this salary range based on a variety of legitimate business reasons, including but not limited to the individual’s scope of relevant experience and geographic location.