Assistant Project Manager, Construction Administration

Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA)

Assistant Project Manager supporting construction administration for Massachusetts public school projects, managing scope, schedule and budget while assisting project managers through the capital pipeline process.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $64,814 - $71,295 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

With guidance from team members and Project Manager 3, review and monitor project schedules, budgets and scope while tracking project-specific events, costs and construction developments.
Participate and report on site visit activity of school building projects during construction, both at the project site as well as remote visits with the project team.
Participate in the monitoring of project schedules, budgets and scope. Report progress and observations to department staff at weekly meetings.
Assist in reviewing and preparing change order documentation as member of a team reporting to a Project Manager 3; perform preliminary review of other required submittals for funded capital projects for quality of work and guideline conformance.
Assume responsibility for specific initiatives assigned by the Project Manager 3 that implement best practices for school building, from the quality and cost-effectiveness of construction to long-term durability and sustainability with the latest developments in clean energy strategies for building construction.
Participate in project meetings addressing project status, funding agreements, budget amendments, change orders and prepare meeting minutes and action items.
With the guidance from team members and Project Manager 3, assist and analyze reimbursement applications, budget revisions, design submission review comments, monthly reports and closeout documents.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in one of the following: project management, construction, architecture, engineering, or a related field.
One-to-three years of experience associated with construction, project management, building design or other applicable disciplines.
Qualified graduates entering the workforce directly from college will also be considered.
Knowledge of, or demonstrated interest through education, construction project administration, compliance and schedule monitoring, and claims processing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and Outlook.
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, involving complex and varying problems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to project sites in Massachusetts.
Ability to work hybrid work schedule - minimum of two (2) in-office days per week.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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With guidance from team members and Project Manager 3, review and monitor project schedules, budgets and scope while tracking project-specific events, costs and construction developments.
Participate and report on site visit activity of school building projects during construction, both at the project site as well as remote visits with the project team.
Participate in the monitoring of project schedules, budgets and scope. Report progress and observations to department staff at weekly meetings.
Assist in reviewing and preparing change order documentation as member of a team reporting to a Project Manager 3; perform preliminary review of other required submittals for funded capital projects for quality of work and guideline conformance.
Assume responsibility for specific initiatives assigned by the Project Manager 3 that implement best practices for school building, from the quality and cost-effectiveness of construction to long-term durability and sustainability with the latest developments in clean energy strategies for building construction.
Participate in project meetings addressing project status, funding agreements, budget amendments, change orders and prepare meeting minutes and action items.
With the guidance from team members and Project Manager 3, assist and analyze reimbursement applications, budget revisions, design submission review comments, monthly reports and closeout documents. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor's degree in one of the following: project management, construction, architecture, engineering, or a related field.
One-to-three years of experience associated with construction, project management, building design or other applicable disciplines.
Qualified graduates entering the workforce directly from college will also be considered.
Knowledge of, or demonstrated interest through education, construction project administration, compliance and schedule monitoring, and claims processing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and Outlook.
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, involving complex and varying problems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to project sites in Massachusetts.
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Hard Skills & Tools

Project ManagementConstruction AdministrationBudget MonitoringSchedule TrackingChange Order DocumentationClaims ProcessingQuality AssuranceBuilding DesignReimbursement ApplicationsDesign Submission Review

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam CollaborationTask ManagementProblem Solving