Assistant Project Manager

Calabrese Construction • Full-time • Somerville, New Jersey, United States • $60,000 - $70,000 / year • 4d ago

About Calabrese Construction

Calabrese Construction LLC is a New Jersey-based General Contracting and Construction Management firm specializing in multifamily, mixed-use, and commercial construction throughout the NJ/NYC metro area. Our active portfolio spans ground-up single-family and multifamily developments across all asset classes. We are a lean, performance-driven team where individual contributors have direct impact on project outcomes and company growth.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to support our team across active construction projects. This is a hybrid role — splitting time between the office, project sites, and remote work — offering hands-on exposure from procurement and buyout through closeout. The APM works directly with the Project Manager and Principal on day-to-day administration, trade coordination, and owner communication. Reliable transportation required; projects are primarily in New Jersey with some NYC exposure.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain RFI logs, submittal logs, drawing logs, and meeting minutes; distribute to project team
Track subcontractor submittals, shop drawings, and material approvals through the review cycle
Assist in preparing and managing subcontract scopes of work
Support preparation of owner pay applications and contract document management
Solicit, level, and track trade bids; maintain bid leveling spreadsheets across multiple subcontractors
Monitor open procurement items, pending awards, and bid-buy targets against project budget
Attend OAC meetings and site visits; document and distribute meeting minutes
Coordinate trade sequencing, deliveries, and subcontractor scheduling with the superintendent
Track change orders, open field issues, RFIs, and punchlist items through resolution
Assist in drafting project correspondence, transmittals, and owner/design team communications
Support budget tracking, cost-to-complete forecasting, and schedule updates

Qualifications

Required

1–3 years of experience in construction project management, project engineering, or a related role
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent field experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; comfortable in spreadsheet-heavy environments
Familiarity with construction contract documents — drawings, AIA formats, subcontract scopes
Strong written communication skills; organized, self-directed, able to manage multiple open items

Preferred

Experience on multifamily ground-up or mixed-use projects in NJ/NYC
Familiarity with NJ/NYC building codes, permitting, and inspection requirements
Experience with Procore, Autodesk Build, or similar construction management platforms
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

What We Offer

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
Direct mentorship and exposure to all phases of multifamily development and construction
Real responsibility from day one — lean team, not siloed admin work
Hybrid schedule with flexibility built around project milestones
Clear path toward Project Manager role for high performers

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person