Job Information
Actalent Assistant Project Manager in Mountainside, New Jersey
Our client is a leading general contractor with a prominent presence in New Jersey. They are working with some of the top developers in the US supporting their complex construction needs. They are looking to bring in a highly motivated Assistant Project Manager to support their ongoing commercial interior construction projects in New Jersey.
Responsibilities:
Develop a working knowledge of prime contract requirements and apply knowledge to project activities.
Support the Project Manager in the development and maintenance of preconstruction/construction, and closeout execution plans.
Corroborate with the Project Manager to facilitate communication between project participants.
Assist the Project Managers/Directors in the preparation of proposals, presentations, and other documents.
Support the Project Manager in the procurement and coordination of all required project resources, including intra-divisional, interdivisional, and extra corporate.
Pursue scheduling information from subcontractors, vendors, and/or design professionals.
Develop a working knowledge of the project budget and identify exposures to the project budget throughout the execution of the project.
Assist the Project Manager in the management change control systems and policies.
Develop a thorough understanding of contractually required quality in design and construction and support quality assurance for the project.
Monitor design content, and quality and coordinate design revisions for constructability and compliance with basic documents, schedules, and budgets.
Review all shop drawings/submittals.
Ensure project documents are distributed, reviewed, and stored to meet project and corporate requirements.
Qualifications
Engineering or Construction Management Degree or related experience
2-3+ years of commercial renovation/fit out construction
Soft Skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects
Effective communication
Good relationship management
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Mountainside, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $80000.00/yr.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits - 401(k) - Paid time off - Paid holidays
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Mountainside,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.