Assistant Project Manager -Private Academic OPM - CT

Michael Page International

New London, Connecticut

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,000–$110,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Budget Management, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Management, Construction Projects, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Health Plan, MPI, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Reimbursement, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
New London, Connecticut
POSTED
2 days ago
Job TitleConstruction Project ManagerAbout Our ClientOur client is a Connecticut-based Owner's Project Management (OPM) firm that represents public and institutional owners throughout the full construction lifecycle-from early planning and design through construction and closeout. With a strong niche in K-12 schools and municipal projects, they are known for delivering complex, multi-million-dollar programs on time and within budget while acting as a true extension of the owner's team. Founded over a decade ago, the firm is privately held, highly specialized, and has delivered over $1B+ in public and institutional projects across Connecticut and Southern New England. The team is small, collaborative, and growing, offering hands-on exposure and direct involvement in major owner-facing decisions.Job DescriptionWhat the role will entail:Daily project documentation and progress trackingReviewing, tracking, and assisting with negotiation of change ordersSupporting schedule and budget oversight alongside senior PMsPreparing and distributing weekly project status reportsCoordinating with the Construction Manager, consultants, and owner stakeholdersSupporting meetings, action item tracking, and follow-upsHeavier focus on project coordination and administration vs. field supervisionMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantWhat the Successful Candidate Will Have2-6 years of experience in construction, project management, or owner's rep rolesExposure to ground-up construction projects, ideally public, municipal, or school projectsWorking knowledge of construction operations and jobsite workflowsStrong communication skills and a polished, professional presenceAbility to manage portions of budgets and schedules with growing independenceProficiency in Excel (required)Experience with Bluebeam (required)Highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn and growWhat's on OfferSalary: $85,000 - $110,000 (depending on experience)Healthcare benefits401(k)PTO: 2 weeks plus paid holidaysAdditional time off: 5 sick days and 2 personal daysMileage reimbursement (based on office location)Long-term growth opportunity within a high-performing OPM firmDirect exposure to owner-side decision-making on major public projectsContact Brandon Wright

About the Company

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Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.michaelpage.ca/