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Assistant Project Manager

PMA Consultants

Assistant Project Manager

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Western, MA, USA

In-Office

85K-113K Annually

Junior

Consulting

The Role

Supports owner’s project management teams on capital and municipal construction projects from design through closeout. Coordinates activities and deliverables, tracks action items, attends stakeholder meetings, prepares meeting minutes, assists consultants and client staff, and develops project reports, presentations, and documentation. The role requires strong communication, organization, ability to interpret design documents, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Summary Generated by Built In

PMA seeks an Assistant Project Manager for ongoing projects in western Massachusetts. The successful candidate will work closely with the existing PMA Owner’s Project Management (OPM) team and be physically based in the region. This full-time, multi-year position involves supporting project delivery from design through construction and closeout. Responsibilities include managing and coordinating project activities, following up on action items, attending client and stakeholder meetings, generating meeting minutes, assisting consultants and client staff, and preparing progress reports and presentations.

Organizational Responsibilities

Coordinate and track project activities and deliverables

Attend project meetings and produce clear, timely meeting minutes

Support and assist project team members (consultants and client staff)

Prepare and update project reports, presentations, and documentation

Ensure consistent communication and follow-up with stakeholders

Perform other duties in support of successful project execution

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field or the ability to demonstrate high quality on the job experience providing similar services

Minimum of 1–5 years of experience supporting capital or municipal construction projects

Experience with public sector design and construction projects strongly preferred

Full-time availability, Monday through Friday (required)

Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to read and interpret design documents and specifications

Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (required)

Additional Requirements

Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.

Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

About PMA

At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.

We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.

We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.

As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.”

PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

VEVRAA federal contractor.

Skills Required

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent high-quality on-the-job experience
1–5 years of experience supporting capital or municipal construction projects
Experience with public-sector design and construction projects
Full-time availability, Monday through Friday
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to read and interpret design documents and specifications
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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The Company

HQ: Ann Arbor, MI

338 Employees

Year Founded: 1971

What We Do

PMA Consultants is a nationally recognized program, project, and construction management consulting firm founded in 1971. PMA is comprised of over 200 experts in a variety of specialty areas with experience on major projects nationwide. We are recognized pioneers and leaders in the construction industry and experts in dispute avoidance and resolution. With PMA on your team, you gain a trusted technical advisor with more than three decades of experience implementing customized, innovative and successful solutions that are models for the construction industry.