Assistant Project Manager

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER — GREATER BOSTON, MAPublic Sector General Contractor | $85,000 – $125,000

About the Company

A well-established, privately owned construction management and general contracting firm with over 25 years of experience building across Massachusetts. Specializing in large-scale public sector vertical construction — schools, municipal facilities, police stations, libraries — the company has completed over 100 projects and more than $2.5 billion in work across the state.

They take on a focused number of significant, complex projects at a time, which means every person on the team carries real responsibility.

The company is stable, financially strong, and largely insulated from private market swings due to its public sector focus. Leadership is hands-on and accessible, and the culture rewards people who stay and grow.

The Role

They're looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join the office-based project team in Waltham and support delivery of large-scale public building projects across Massachusetts.

Working closely with an experienced Project Manager, you'll be involved in the full lifecycle of a project — from preconstruction through closeout — handling the documentation, coordination, and problem-solving that keeps complex jobs on track.

This is a hands-on role with real exposure. You won't be filing paperwork in a back office — you'll be in the middle of active projects, learning how serious public sector construction gets managed.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Project Manager with day-to-day project administration and coordination
• Managing subcontractor correspondence, submittals, RFIs, and change orders
• Tracking schedule, budget, and contract compliance
• Supporting procurement and scope review during preconstruction
• Coordinating with field teams, owners, designers, and public agencies
• Maintaining accurate project documentation throughout all phases
• Attending project meetings and preparing minutes and follow-up
• Compensation &

Benefits

Base salary $85,000 – $125,000 depending on experiencePerformance bonusFull health insurance coverageCompetitive overall benefits package

The Opportunity

The company promotes from within and takes a long view on the people they hire. The path from APM to PM to Senior PM is well-worn here, and for the right person, the trajectory goes further than that. If you want early responsibility, experienced mentorship, and a stable pipeline of meaningful public sector work to grow on, this is a strong place to build a career.