Junior Project Manager

Arora Engineers, Inc. • Full-time • Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, United States • $44,834 - $67,839 / year • 3m ago

Description

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction/Project Management, Civil Engineering, Business, or a related field , or applicable relevant experience .
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.
Occasional travel may be required.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: ARORA ENGINEERS, LLC. (ARORA) - Arora provides clients in the aviation, transportation, education, government, and commercial/institutional sectors with engineering services for intelligent infrastructure solutions. Through smart design, construction management, and facilities maintenance management, we rethink industry needs to help keep clients on the cutting edge and add value to a project. Arora is a growing firm that welcomes individuals with a thirst for knowledge and the energy to tackle projects that help take the infrastructure of our world to the next level.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against, on the basis of these factors or of disability.