Assistant Project Manager

Company: Suffolk Construction
Location: Berwick
Posted on: June 25, 2025

Job Description:

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. Suffolk is an end-to-end business that provides value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging its core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies), and innovation research/development. Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $5.0 billion in annual revenue, 2,600 employees, and main offices in Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. Suffolk manages some of the most complex, sophisticated projects in the country, serving clients in every major industry sector, including healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation/aviation, government, mission critical and commercial. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked 8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” The Role The Mission Critical Center of Excellence manages billions of dollars in projects annually, specializing in data center and mission-critical construction for leading technology and telecommunications clients across the United States. Focused on fast-paced, MEP-intensive projects, the group is recognized for delivering complex solutions while offering significant opportunities for career advancement within the thriving mission-critical construction industry. The Assistant Project Manager works with the Project Manager in running the day-to-day project management operations on the job. Responsibilities Log-in and track Contracts & Purchase Orders Use experience and judgment to price, approve and/or reject Project Change Orders, Submittals, and respond to Requests for Information Log-in, track and review shop drawings and submittals and respond to Requests for Information Request Insurance Certificates from subcontractors to review for compliance with the Company’s insurance requirements Create and update Vendor and Subcontractor Contact Log Price and create Proposed Change Orders Submit, track response and issue Requests for Information Responsible for managing the building permit process and resolving any issues related thereto Plan revision submissions to municipality Work with Company Attorneys on contracts, Insurance Certificates, Insurance discrepancies & Contract modifications Act as a liaison with subcontractors to resolve any disputes, questions, or issues related to subcontractor’s work and progress. Assist with Project Schedule Narratives Take Weekly Video and distribute to General Manager Create Weekly Meeting Minutes – Owner’s and Subcontractors meetings Set up coordination meetings with Subcontractors Distribute revised drawings to Subcontractors Using best judgment, write up descriptions for Purchase Orders and Subcontract Requests Responsible for obtaining and tracking Subcontractor warranty certificates Responsible for creating close-out manuals Conducts training for OSHA 10 or 30 Hour, HAZWOPER, and other Safety related topics Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in applicable discipline 2 years of related experience or completion of Suffolk’s Career Start Program as a Project Engineer or Project Engineer with another firm The ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems Computer Literate Good communication skills Accurate with an attention to detail Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking. EEO Statement Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.

Keywords: Suffolk Construction, West New York , Assistant Project Manager, Executive , Berwick, New Jersey