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# Assistant Project Manager (00557) at PMA Consultants Careers

- **Company:** PMA Consultants Careers
- **Location:** Boston, MA
- **Compensation:** $72k–$135k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-05-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/pmaconsultants/91cb8b20-f127-421f-bb03-4175de9e46be

## Job description

As an Assistant Project Manager (APM), you’ll work alongside and support the lead Senior Owner’s Project Manager in overseeing all phases of planning, design, and construction for public projects. This onsite role, based at the construction site in Boston, represents the Owner’s interests and helps ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable City of Boston and Massachusetts regulations. You will assist in managing project schedules and resources while helping monitor and report on budget, quality, and contractor performance. The role also supports coordination and communication between the client (owner), architect, contractors, and project stakeholders, including formal reporting, meeting participation (some at night), and presenting project updates on behalf of the project team.

Note: This opportunity is available at multiple levels. Final placement will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, and alignment with business needs. We are committed to providing fair and equitable consideration for all applicants.

Organizational Responsibilities

- Direct day-to-day construction project planning and execution to meet design, schedule, and financial goals.
- Oversee site supervision, contractor coordination, and reporting during construction and closeout phases.
- Supervise and coordinate third-party testing agencies and subconsultants.
- Identify and manage project risks, change orders, and schedule deviations
- Assist with cost estimating, change order review, and financial tracking.
- Maintain project documentation, reports, and logs
- Participate in project meetings, prepare agendas, and track action items
- Manage QA/QC processes, coordinate design team site visits, and issue resolution.
- Interface with owners, end users, and community stakeholders to ensure smooth execution and communication.
- Produce meeting minutes Develop progress reports, presentations, and documentation to support project goals.
- Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

- 0 - 5+  years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience. in construction, project management, or a related field. OSHA 10 certification
- Familiarity with public sector projects and OPM services preferred
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools (e.g., Procore, Primavera, MS Project)
- Demonstrated experience in MA Public Procurement, CM-at-Risk, and GMP contracts preferred.

## About PMA Consultants Careers

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: PMA Consultants is a construction consulting firm providing program and project management services, known for its pure project management focus and innovation in scheduling algorithms since 1971.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped, family-run)
- **Headquarters**: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- **Founded**: 1971
- **Founders**: Dr. Gui Ponce de Leon

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Construction consulting – program and project management for construction.
- **Target customers**: Owners and developers of large construction projects (enterprise, public sector, infrastructure, commercial, industrial). B2B.
- **Mission**: To transform how projects are managed toward improving project outcomes, ourselves, and the profession.

## Products & Services
- **Program & Project Management**: Full lifecycle management of construction programs, including cost, schedule, risk, and quality control.
- **On-site Construction Management**: Direct field oversight and coordination.
- **Consulting Services**: Advisory for planning, scheduling, dispute resolution, and sustainability.
- **Software Applications**: Proprietary scheduling software including the Graphical Path Method™ (GPM®) and other tools for cost/schedule predictability.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Over 250 employees, 20 offices across the United States.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors (founder-led, family-run). Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). Great Place to Work® Certified.
- **Growth Signals**: New CEO transition in March 2024 (Dax Ponce de Leon), continuous hiring across multiple states, expansion of remote/hybrid roles.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep expertise**: Over 50 years of pure project management focus in construction, with a proprietary scheduling algorithm (GPM).
- **Family-run culture**: Multigenerational leadership with emphasis on long-term relationships, employee welfare, and sustainable growth.
- **Certified MBE**: Diverse ownership status opens doors to public and private contracts.
- **Great Place to Work® Certified**: Demonstrated employee satisfaction.

## Strategic Focus
- Continuing to grow the team while maintaining a supportive, learning-oriented culture.
- Expanding use of proprietary software and sustainability consulting (LEED, ENV SP).
- Offering flexible work options (office, hybrid, client site, remote) to attract top talent.
- Investing in professional development and credentials for staff.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: "Employee well-being is a daily priority." Multigenerational, family-run firm emphasizing mutual respect, long-term careers, and continuous learning.
- **Work options**: Hybrid, remote, office, or client-site roles available depending on position.
- **Benefits & development**: Competitive pay, wellness programs, career development support, professional credentialing.
- **Recognition**: Voted a "Best Place to Work" and Great Place to Work® certified.
- **Values**: Equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging; commitment to safety; transparent interview process.

## Sources
1. [PMA Consultants – About](https://pmaconsultants.com/about/)
2. [PMA Consultants – Careers](https://pmaconsultants.com/careers/)
3. [PMA Consultants – Current Openings](https://pmaconsultants.com/current-openings/)
4. [Lever Careers Page](https://jobs.lever.co/pmaconsultants)

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