Assistant Project Manager

PMA Consultants

Assistant Project Manager managing a portfolio of high-profile Aviation projects. Overseeing planning and execution while acting as a key liaison among stakeholders.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $112,800 - $132,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of high-profile Aviation projects
Independently manage small-to-medium construction projects or portions of larger programs
Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination
Support contract administration, risk mitigation, and QA/QC processes
Serve as a key liaison among clients, contractors, and internal teams
Help resolve issues, facilitate communication, and implement project management best practices
Conduct site supervision and provide QA/QC observations during construction

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture or related field required
3+ years of progressive project management experience in the AEC industry required
Aviation project experience preferred
Experience working with the New York Port Authority is preferred
Experience in all levels of the project life cycle, including design review, procurement, proposal development, scheduling, cost controls, risk analysis, and change orders preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Experience with presenting work products and facilitating work sessions preferred
Experience in collaborating on project issues and working independently is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive pay and benefits
wellness programs for you and your family
career development opportunities
medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
time off with pay
401(k) with company match
life and disability insurance
professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementconstruction managementbudgetingschedulingrisk analysisQA/QCdesign reviewprocurementcost controlschange orders

Soft Skills

communicationstakeholder coordinationproblem-solvingcollaborationindependencefacilitationissue resolutionleadershiporganizationpresentation

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineeringBachelor’s degree in construction managementBachelor’s degree in architecture