Required Skills & Experience
- 2+ years of hands-on commercial construction, general contractor, or comparable project experience.
- Experience supporting projects in an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, Field Engineer, or comparable construction role.
- Strong working knowledge of Procore.
- Experience managing RFIs, submittals, project documentation, and subcontractor coordination.
- Experience creating, maintaining, or supporting construction project schedules.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or comparable scheduling software.
- Ability to read and navigate construction drawings and specifications.
- Understanding of commercial construction processes and active jobsite operations.
- Experience working directly with Superintendents and field teams.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently track and close out multiple outstanding items.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
- Understanding of basic OSHA and jobsite safety requirements. Ability to work onsite in Morris Plains/Morris Township, NJ.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Experience with Bluebeam or similar PDF/drawing software.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- Experience supporting technically complex renovations, infrastructure, electrical, or occupied-building projects.
- Background working for a commercial General Contractor.
- Experience coordinating with building management, landlords, security teams, and multiple subcontractors. Construction Management, Engineering, or related degree is a plus, but relevant hands-on construction experience is valued above education alone.
Job Description
Insight Global is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support a large-scale commercial construction and infrastructure project in Morris Plains, New Jersey. This is a field-oriented position supporting a complex renovation and infrastructure upgrade within an occupied office environment. The scope includes demolition, interior fit-out, office space, a Data Control Center, and a significant electrical infrastructure upgrade. The APM will work closely with the onsite Superintendent and Project Manager to keep construction activities organized, documented, coordinated, and on schedule. This person will manage project documentation through Procore, assist with scheduling and look-aheads, coordinate subcontractors and material deliveries, review drawings, track RFIs and submittals, and regularly walk the project site to identify issues before they affect schedule or execution. The ideal candidate has hands-on general contractor or commercial construction experience and understands how an active jobsite operates. This team is looking for someone who can take ownership of routine APM responsibilities without requiring constant direction, communicate effectively with field and project stakeholders, and proactively follow through on outstanding items.
Responsibilities
Project Management & Coordination
- Assist with maintaining and updating the project schedule alongside the Superintendent and Project Manager.
- Prepare and distribute weekly/biweekly project reports covering progress, upcoming activities, outstanding items, and areas requiring attention.
- Prepare comprehensive monthly progress and schedule updates.
- Develop and maintain weekly two-week look-ahead schedules.
- Manage and track RFIs, submittals, project documentation, and open items through Procore.
- Review drawings and specifications to understand project scope and ensure teams are working from the latest approved documents.
- Identify potential scheduling conflicts, coordination challenges, or construction concerns before they impact the project.
- Track outstanding action items and proactively follow up with responsible parties.
- Assist with contract, RFP, and general project administration as required. Field & Superintendent Support
- Work closely with the onsite Superintendent to support daily construction activities.
- Assist with subcontractor scheduling and coordination.
- Coordinate material deliveries, inspections, site access, building management, and security requirements.
- Perform regular site walkthroughs to monitor progress, quality, housekeeping, safety, and overall jobsite conditions.
- Review daily reports for completeness and clarity.
- Help identify field issues and work with the Superintendent and Project Manager toward timely resolution.
- Coordinate among project stakeholders, subcontractors, building management, and other involved parties.
- Track construction progress against the project schedule and upcoming milestones. Safety Support
- Support the Superintendent and onsite Safety Engineer with project safety requirements.
- Assist with tracking documentation including daily reports, checklists, JSAs, JSSPs, and project-specific safety documentation.
- Monitor general site conditions and adherence to PPE and jobsite safety requirements.
- Immediately escalate observed safety concerns to appropriate project leadership.