Assistant Project Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania
Assistant Project Manager jobs in Pennsylvania are in steady demand, with the strongest concentration in construction, healthcare infrastructure, and technology services across Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the greater Lehigh Valley. Large employers with a lasting Pennsylvania presence include Turner Construction, SEPTA, and Penn Medicine, all of which maintain ongoing assistant project manager pipelines. The most sought-after specialties are construction administration, IT project coordination, and capital facilities management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Assistant Project Manager typically reports to the Project Manager, and may, based on project, supervise a Project Engineer. This position provides overall support to the success to the Project Management Team contributes to the planning and coordination of activities of an assigned project to ensure that the goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within the prescribed time frame, funding parameters and to the highest level of quality.
- Assist the Project Manager with equipment and supply scheduling, delivery, and distribution activities
- Ensure Project Engineer has all field changes, approved shop drawings/cut sheets, sketches, RFI’s, etc for incorporation into the “build set”
- Ensure all subcontractors have and are working from the latest set of contract documents, approved shop drawings/cut sheets, sketches, RFIs etc.
- Review spec’s to create submittal log and track submissions from subcontractor
- Manage incoming RFIs/ RFI process
- Assist in negotiating subcontractor proposals for inclusion into documents submitted to Ownership.
- Assist in ensuring approved changes are issued to subcontractors and accounting for billing utilizing Textura
- Help obtain monthly pencil requisitions and provide/review /revision prior to submission to owner/bank
- Help review field conditions, project scheduled and fabrication/deliveries to project monthly work –in –place. Provide values to the cost Project Manager or Senior Project Manager
- Report potential problems, work interferences, and scheduling difficulties to the Project Manager and assist in circumventing/resolving such problems
- Regularly provide project reports, documentation, technical assistance, support, and collaboration; including but not limited to Budget Reports, GC Monitor, and MPPR
- Track project expenditures and cost accounting, including accuracy, approvals, and payment reporting through CMiC software tools
- Perform a minimum of 1 DBO2 inspections per week and follow up on resolutions of open issues. Include 20 observations per inspection.
- Attend and participate in weekly construction meetings at project site location, assist Project Manager with meeting Minutes as needed
- Foster effective and positive business relationships with all parties throughout project phases
- Demonstrate the principles of the Corporate Safety Program at all times and assist Project Manager in ensuring project safety is managed effectively, proactively and consistently
- Perform other duties as required.
- Provide mentorship and leadership to junior staff
Please note, relocation benefits are not offered.
Qualifications
- Engineering, Construction Management or related Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum of two years Construction Management experience
- OSHA 30 required
Skills and Abilities
Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential both within the internal project team and externally with subcontractors, etc.
Ability to work with and have knowledge of the shop drawing submittal process
Able to read and comprehend building plans and specifications and able to comprehend and recognize safety standards and issues
Hunter Roberts Construction Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
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What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant project manager jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field
- One to three years of project coordination or construction administration experience
- Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, MS Project, or Primavera P6
- Familiarity with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation or municipal permitting processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for contractor and stakeholder coordination
- PMP or CAPM certification from the Project Management Institute preferred by many Pennsylvania employers
Assistant Project Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an assistant project manager in Pennsylvania?
Most Pennsylvania employers require a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, business, or a related discipline as the starting point. Pennsylvania does not issue a state license specific to assistant project managers, but candidates who earn a CAPM or work toward a PMP through the Project Management Institute gain a clear hiring edge. Many enter the role after working as project coordinators, field engineers, or administrative assistants on construction or technology projects at Pennsylvania firms.
Which companies hire assistant project managers in Pennsylvania?
Companies currently hiring assistant project managers in Pennsylvania include Jobot, Riggs Distler & Company, and HRG, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Pennsylvania's strong construction, healthcare, and infrastructure sectors mean openings appear consistently at general contractors, hospital systems, and regional transit authorities throughout the state.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most assistant project manager jobs?
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Lancaster consistently post the most assistant project manager openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia drives volume through its dense concentration of healthcare campuses, large general contractors, and corporate headquarters, while Pittsburgh's construction boom and university expansion projects sustain strong demand, and the Lehigh Valley's growing logistics and industrial development sector adds a steady stream of coordination roles.
Are there remote assistant project manager jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're limited. About 20% of assistant project manager openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the fact that much of the role involves site visits, contractor meetings, and document management that benefits from on-site presence. The portions of the job most suited to remote work are scheduling, reporting, and software-based project tracking.
How can I get hired as an assistant project manager in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a project coordinator or field engineer role at a Pennsylvania general contractor or public agency, where hands-on exposure to scheduling and documentation builds the foundation employers look for. Large Pennsylvania firms such as Gilbane and PennDOT contractors regularly hire recent graduates from programs at Drexel, Penn State, or Temple into junior coordination roles. Earning a CAPM certification and building a portfolio of internship or capstone project work significantly strengthens early applications.
Where can I find and apply to assistant project manager jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to assistant project manager jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings across construction, healthcare, technology, and public infrastructure. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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