
Junior Project Manager
PMA Consultants
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: South Plainfield • New Jersey • United States
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Salary
💰 $80,000 - $105,843 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Support the project management process and assist with the planning, execution, and monitoring of operational projects.
- Work closely with project managers, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Coordinate project activities, track progress, prepare reports, manage project documentation, and assist with problem-solving.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related technical discipline required.
- 2+ years of progressive project management experience in engineering, design, or construction.
- Exposure to public infrastructure projects such as aviation, transportation, water, or civic buildings is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage small projects or components of larger programs independently.
- Proficient in MS Project, Primavera P6, or other scheduling platforms.
- Familiarity with project controls tools and techniques, including budgeting and forecasting.
- Strong knowledge of construction processes, project lifecycle phases, and delivery methods (DBB, CMAR, or Design-Build).
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- PMP, CCM, or similar certification in progress or desired.
- On-site presence is required several days per week.
- Requires travel to local project sites weekly.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, vision
- Time off with pay
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Professional development reimbursement
- Wellness programs for you and your family
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementbudgetingforecastingconstruction processesproject lifecycle phasesdelivery methodsschedulinganalytical skills
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsproblem-solving
Certifications
PMPCCM