Enter a job title or keyword

Assistant Project Manager


Job Location:

Waltham, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 August 2026 (5 days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you a detail-oriented professional who enjoys coordinating projects solving problems and keeping things moving Join our Service Group as an Assistant Project Manager and play a key role in delivering exceptional service to our this roleyoull work closely with the Project Manager to support the successful planning coordination and execution of projects from turnover through closeout.


This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle while working with owners engineers subcontractors vendors field teams and internal departments. Our Owner Direct projects are primarily HVAC-focused with opportunities to support plumbing and fire protection scopes as needed.


What Youll Do

  • Support the Project Manager with the day-to-day management and administration of assigned projects from turnover through closeout.
  • Attend project turnover meetings prepare and distribute meeting minutes and track follow-up items.
  • Prepare RFPs and RFQs and gather organize and review subcontractor and vendor proposals to support project buyout.
  • Assist with issuing purchase orders subcontracts and other project agreements.
  • Track project schedules procurement lead times RFIs submittals change orders commitments and other project deliverables.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation and assist with compiling required closeout packages.
  • Assist with project financial administration including budget tracking invoice review change order tracking and monthly cost-to-complete preparation.
  • Support the Project Manager with owner proposals scope clarifications change requests billing documentation and other project correspondence.
  • Assist with coordination between owners engineers subcontractors vendors field personnel and internal project teams.
  • Support technical project requirements including testing inspections approvals and coordination of project documentation.
  • Provide project information and documentation to field leadership and assist with field coordination as needed.
  • Assist with owner training warranty documentation final deliverables and other closeout requirements.


What You Bring

  • 13 years of related construction engineering or project management experience.
  • Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate professionally with owners engineers subcontractors vendors and internal teams.
  • Familiarity with Massachusetts building codes and standards including ASHRAE NFPA and ASME.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Microsoft Project and Bluebeam.
  • OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred.
  • Experience with commercial HVAC plumbing mechanical or fire protection construction preferred.


Ready to Take the Next Step

If youre looking to build your project management skills take on increasing responsibility and learn from an experienced project team this could be the opportunity for you. Join us and be part of a team committed to delivering quality projects and creating lasting customer relationships.

If you require accommodation due to a disability to complete the application process please contact Human Resources at or submit a request in writing to J.C. Cannistraro LLC is an E-Verify Company.


Required Experience:

Junior IC


About Company

Company Logo

The experts at Cannistraro are here for all of your contracting needs, including mechanical construction, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and maintenance.

View Profile View Profile