Junior Project Manager-Residential Construction

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Location: Harrisburg Area

Job-Type: Full time (in Harrisburg office), occasional travel required

Company Overview

An established South-Eastern PA Real Estate Development firm is looking for a Junior Construction Project manager to assist an overseeing a large-scale multi-residential projects. The first project is a conversion of former hospital in Harrisburg into a 302-unit mixed use campus with 15,000 SF of retail/commercial. This 3-phase program utilizes historic tax credits (HTC’s), so relevant experience with the application for and securing of HTC’s is a plus.

Responsibilities

A Construction Project Manager (PM) oversees all phases of building projects—from inception to completion—ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards. Key duties include scheduling, budgeting, managing subcontractors, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining client communication. They are the central hub for project information, directing teams and mitigating risks to ensure success.

Key Responsibilities

· Project Planning & Scheduling: Develop detailed schedules, milestones, and project plans to ensure on-time completion.

· Budget & Cost Control: Prepare cost estimates, manage project budgets, and track expenses to prevent overruns.

· Subcontractor & Resource Management: Hire subcontractors, procure materials, and allocate equipment efficiently.

· Safety & Compliance: Enforce safety regulations (e.g., OSHA) and ensure compliance with building codes and permits.

· Communication & Reporting: Serve as the main point of contact for clients, architects, and engineers, providing regular progress updates.

· Risk Management: Identify potential delays or issues and implement mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications & Skills

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture preferred.

· Experience: Proven experience (5 Years+) as an APM or PM, often with prior site experience.

· Technical Skills: Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Timberline, MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Bluebeam.

· Leadership: Strong leadership capabilities to guide teams, subcontractors, and vendors.

· Knowledge: Deep understanding of construction methods, materials, and legal regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Proven track record as a construction Project Manager (PM) or Assistant Project Manager (APM) with a real estate development company, construction manager, general contractor or a subcontractor, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.

In-depth understanding of construction procedures/ materials, and project management principles, including:

· Estimating

· Scheduling

· Cost management and reporting

· Change management

· Design coordination

· Document control (submittals, RFI’s, sketches, drawing revisions, etc.)

· Site management and logistics

Knowledge of MS Office, MS Project and construction/project management software such as Bluebeam Revu.

Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, time management, and organizational skills.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person