Assistant Project Manager (00392)

Position Summary
PMA has an immediate opening for an Assistant Project Manager to manage a portfolio of high-profile Aviation projects. Responsibilities include overall engineering, procurement and construction management and coordination of activities such as procurement support, design reviews, cost analysis, change order negotiation, schedule development and monitoring, risk management, coordination with key stakeholders and oversight of construction work, preparing weekly progress reports and presentations for the senior management, and performing other duties required to support the client. This full-time position offers a hybrid work option that combines on-site requirements at Newark Airport with some flexibility to work remotely. This position reports to the Senior Project Manager.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field required.
• 2+ years of experience managing design and project execution required.
• Aviation project experience 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.

Additional Requirements Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen. Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form. About PMA At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.   We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.   We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.   We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.   As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.”  PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply. EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans. VEVRAA federal contractor.