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PMA Consultants

Assistant Project Manager (00557)

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Work
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry level
Function
Operations
Pay
$72.1K – $134.8K a year
Posted
6 months ago

Pay and the market here

The top of this role’s range, $135K a year, is 59% above the median of $85K for entry level operations jobs in Boston (middle half $60K – $118K, 29 jobs that state pay).

241 operations jobs open in Boston: 24% remote, 76 posted in the last 30 days.

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About the role

As an Assistant Project Manager (APM), you’ll work alongside and support the lead Senior Owner’s Project Manager in overseeing all phases of planning, design, and construction for public projects. This onsite role, based at the construction site in Boston, represents the Owner’s interests and helps ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable City of Boston and Massachusetts regulations. You will assist in managing project schedules and resources while helping monitor and report on budget, quality, and contractor performance. The role also supports coordination and communication between the client (owner), architect, contractors, and project stakeholders, including formal reporting, meeting participation (some at night), and presenting project updates on behalf of the project team.

Note: This opportunity is available at multiple levels. Final placement will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, and alignment with business needs. We are committed to providing fair and equitable consideration for all applicants.

Organizational Responsibilities

  • Direct day-to-day construction project planning and execution to meet design, schedule, and financial goals.
  • Oversee site supervision, contractor coordination, and reporting during construction and closeout phases.
  • Supervise and coordinate third-party testing agencies and subconsultants.
  • Identify and manage project risks, change orders, and schedule deviations
  • Assist with cost estimating, change order review, and financial tracking.
  • Maintain project documentation, reports, and logs
  • Participate in project meetings, prepare agendas, and track action items
  • Manage QA/QC processes, coordinate design team site visits, and issue resolution.
  • Interface with owners, end users, and community stakeholders to ensure smooth execution and communication.
  • Produce meeting minutes Develop progress reports, presentations, and documentation to support project goals.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

  • 0 - 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience. in construction, project management, or a related field. OSHA 10 certification
  • Familiarity with public sector projects and OPM services preferred
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools (e.g., Procore, Primavera, MS Project)
  • Demonstrated experience in MA Public Procurement, CM-at-Risk, and GMP contracts preferred.

The salary range for this position is $72,649 - $134,841.A hired employee will be placed within this salary range based on a variety of legitimate business reasons, including but not limited to the individual’s scope of relevant experience and geographic location.

Source

Posted by PMA Consultants on their own hiring page, jobs.lever.co. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 11:32 UTC; the original is the reference.

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