About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of infrastructure programs/projects. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional who is interested in project delivery, client coordination, scheduling, budgeting, and supporting project teams in a fast-paced environment.
Under the supervision of senior project managers, you will assist with managing project documentation, tracking project progress, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring tasks stay on schedule and within scope to quality expectations
Key Responsibilities
Project Management Support
- Assist with project scheduling, task planning, and tracking milestones.
- Support the development and monitoring of project budgets, forecasts, and progress reports.
- Help maintain project documentation, including contracts, submittals, RFIs, meeting notes, and change orders.
- Coordinate communication between internal teams, clients, consultants, and contractors.
- Participate in project meetings, prepare agendas, take detailed minutes, and follow up on action items.
- Assist with project quality control, ensuring documentation and deliverables meet company standards.
- Support the preparation of project proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates.
- Conduct or assist with site visits to verify progress, document conditions, and support construction oversight.
- Help track construction schedules, identify potential delays, and assist in resolving field issues.
- Communicate with contractors and design teams to gather updates and support required project actions resolving issues.
- Update project management systems and internal dashboards.
- Organize files, reports, and correspondence to maintain strong documentation control.
- Support procurement activities, such as coordinating vendor quotes and tracking purchase orders.
- Research applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
- Assist in analyzing project data, schedules, and workflows to support decision-making.
Project Pursuit and Firm Operations
- Support proposal development, including gathering data, preparing drafts, and coordinating with internal teams to meet deadlines.
- Conduct research on potential clients, upcoming projects, and industry trends to help identify new business opportunities.
- Help streamline internal processes such as scheduling, document management, and workflow optimization to improve efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction/Project Management, Civil Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and demonstrable understanding of specialized software’s in scheduling, estimating, project information management.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- Internship or co-op experience in project management, construction, or related fields.
- Exposure to project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Procore, or similar).
- Experience coordinating with contractors, clients, or design teams.
- Knowledge of construction processes or project lifecycle phases.
What We Offer
- Hands-on involvement in project delivery from planning through construction.
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
- Mentorship from experienced project managers and leadership.
- Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary projects and interacting with clients.
Working Conditions
- Primarily office-based with periodic site visits depending on project needs.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Construction/Project Management, Civil Engineering, Business, or related field.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and understanding of scheduling, estimating, and project information management software.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Internship or co-op experience in project management, construction, or related fields.
- Exposure to project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Procore).
- Experience coordinating with contractors, clients, or design teams.
- Knowledge of construction processes or project lifecycle phases.
What We Do
For over 35 years, Arora’s solid mix of industry knowledge and expertise allows the firm to offer a broad spectrum of engineering services, including oversight, project management, and design of new and existing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, electrical aeronautical, fire protection, and IT building and airfield systems. Arora also provides construction management and facilities maintenance management. Arora’s multidisciplinary approach offers clients comprehensive, cost-effective solutions to their most challenging situations. The firm’s technical staff has both the understanding of and experience in engineering and integration to enable the successful programming, design, and implementation of specialized building systems. From the initial design process, bid services, and cost estimation to construction and ongoing facility maintenance and management, Arora’s team of professionals is equipped to address any problem, and most importantly, to find the right solution. Arora understands the critical nature of responsiveness and quality control. By coupling highly educated and experienced engineers with leading-edge engineering practices and technologies, Arora’s efforts are more streamlined and efficient. This is the perfect complement to the firm’s personal, hands-on approach.
