Assistant Project Manager

About the position

The Assistant Project Manager at Colliers Engineering & Design plays a crucial role in supporting Project Managers throughout the design, construction, and closeout phases of commercial and educational building projects in New Jersey. This position is designed for individuals who are passionate about project management and are eager to contribute to the success of various stakeholders, including investors, owners, and occupants. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovative thinking, and effective communication to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers with complex building projects from start to finish to ensure projects are on time and on budget.
• Build relationships and execute tasks as assigned.
• Show energy and passion for your career.
• Understand the project management process including the various processes practiced by the architects, engineers, and other consultants.
• Assist with the process and ensure the clients' goals and objectives are being addressed and met within the financial and schedule parameters for multiple stakeholders.
• Support, assess, and organize projects related to scheduling, logistics, sequencing, cost, quality and progress as well as process change orders.
• Review and evaluate project related materials such as project descriptions, drawings and specifications, budgets, schedules, contracts, and proposals for services prepared by others.
• Review construction documents on a regular basis for conformance to project goals, value engineering, and constructability.
• Assist with or monitor project related documents such as monthly reports, budgets, schedules, presentations, minutes, insurance tracking logs, etc. using Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and BlueBeam.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree preferably in architecture, construction management, engineering, or related field.
• 1 to 3 years relevant experience and a strong background in the building design / construction, architecture, and/or engineering field.
• Demonstrated experience in problem solving skills, planning and organizing, decision-making; and demonstrated ability to manage various tasks, schedules, and deliverables.
• Enthusiasm to promote and drive implementation of projects.
• Excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Strong teamwork capabilities.
• Ability to multi-task in stressful situations; prioritizing abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Wellness program
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Paid military leave
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Opportunities for advancement
• Life insurance