Are you a detail-oriented construction professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking an ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER (APM) / PROJECT ENGINEER to support our project management team in delivering high-quality results from preconstruction through final close-out.
In this role, you will be the backbone of project execution, ensuring that documentation is accurate, communication is seamless, and every phase of the build stays on track.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the Project Manager in all aspects of project execution.
• Maintain organized and accurate project documentation.
• Ensure timely communication between office, field, subcontractors, and clients.
• Proactively identify and help resolve issues that may impact cost, schedule, or quality.
PRECONSTRUCTION PHASE
Permitting
• Coordinate with the Project Manager to identify required subcontractors for permit applications.
• Contact and follow up with subcontractors to obtain all permit applications.
• Review permit documents with the Project Manager to ensure completeness prior to submission to the building department.
Project Setup & Superintendent Package
• Assist in preparing the Project Superintendent / Job Information Package prior to the Kick-Off Meeting, including:
o Project contacts (owner, design team, building department, subcontractors, suppliers)
o Subcontracts and purchase orders
o Project schedule
o Drawing logs and contract documents
o Relevant project information (RFIs, submittals, etc.)
• Set up and maintain electronic project files in accordance with company standards.
Kick-Off & Hand-Off Meetings
• Assist in scheduling internal hand-off and project kick-off meetings.
• Ensure all required team members are included.
• No project shall proceed without proper hand-off and kick-off meetings.
Purchasing & Contracts
• Assist with solicitation of pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist with reviewing and leveling proposals.
• Assist in preparing and processing purchase orders, change orders and subcontracts for Project Manager review and approval.
• Distribute updated contract documents (plans, ASIs, addenda) and coordinate pricing updates.
• Ensure proper approvals and distribution to all parties, including accounting.
Insurance Certificates
• Coordinate collection and review of subcontractor insurance certificates.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and follow up as needed.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
Schedule Control
• Assist in maintaining and updating the project schedule (bi-weekly or weekly as required).
• Distribute updates to the project team.
Submittals & Document Control
• Prepare and maintain the master submittal log.
• Track, review, and distribute submittals in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Maintain updated drawing logs and distribute revised documents to the field and subcontractors.
RFI Management
• Prepare and track RFIs using project management software.
• Ensure timely responses to avoid schedule delays.
• Distribute updated RFI logs at project meetings.
Project Meetings
• Attend project meetings as required.
• Assist in preparation and distribution of meeting minutes.
• Distribute updated logs (schedule, RFIs, submittals, change orders) to the team.
Lien Waivers & Pay Applications
• Prepare, collect, and track subcontractor and supplier lien waivers.
• Ensure compliance as a prerequisite for project billing and payment.
• Work with the Project Manager for invoicing and Payment Processing, while Monitoring Contract Cost and Schedule
PROJECT CLOSE-OUT PHASE
• Prepare and assemble project close-out documentation, including:
o As-built drawings
o Equipment and material submittals/cut sheets
o O&M manuals
o Warranties and certifications
• Coordinate with subcontractors to collect all required documents.
• Compile and submit final close-out package to the client.
BENEFITS INCLUDE
Employer-sponsored health insurance – Medical / Dental / Vision
401k / Profit Sharing
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Ready to build your future in New Jersey and Eastern PA with us? Apply today by sending your resume and recent project experience to info@sweetwatercorp.com or via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/sweetwater-construction-corp.
I am pleased to announce the promotion of Hannah Witt to the position of Project Manager in our Interior Construction division. Ms. Witt joined Sweetwater in September 2021, soon after earning a B.A. in Business Administration with a minor in Entrepreneurship. She started in the Marketing & Business Development department, while also supporting client proposal development. She then moved into Operations as a Project Administrator where she was effective in assisting the Executive Vice President of Interiors. Since joining the company, Hannah has embraced the Sweetwater core values of team, integrity, pride, and strength and has evolved into an adept construction professional.
We are excited to announce the promotion of Henry Kim to Executive Director, Life Sciences. A significant asset for Sweetwater Construction Corp., Henry is a distinguished professional who holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) from Temple University and a master’s degree from the United States Army. His career began with military service to his country as an officer, where he developed the leadership and organizational skills that continue to define his success.
After fulfilling his military service, Henry transitioned to the pharmaceutical industry. He spent 14 years overseeing corporate construction and Facilities Maintenance at top pharmaceutical companies. His level of competence and productivity earned him a reputation for operational excellence and strategic project management. Henry joined Sweetwater as a Senior Project Manager where he spent several years learning the construction operational side of the industry. Promoted to Project Director, he managed a significant client and project team over the course of a multi-year project. With nearly two decades of experience managing complex, high-profile technology, healthcare, and life sciences projects, Henry has consistently delivered successful projects making him an invaluable and trusted Sweetwater team member.
His professional acumen and leadership, characterized by dedication, loyalty, diligence, and an unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service, paved the way for his new role. He will continue to establish and strengthen long-lasting client relationships, which have been instrumental in Sweetwater’s continued success in the Health and Life Sciences sectors. Please join me in congratulating Henry on this exciting achievement. I am confident he will continue to grow and enhance Sweetwater’s reputation in the New Jersey construction industry, and raise the bar at Team Sweetwater!
Ronald C. Witt, Jr., President & CEO
