Associate Project Manager – Project Controls

CSL Consulting

. Support daily activities across design, permitting, construction, occupancy, and closeout phases .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeNew Haven • Connecticut • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in construction project coordination, including schedule tracking, budget monitoring, and project controls. Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with strong communication and organizational skills to support stakeholder interactions and project documentation.

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Construction Project CoordinationSchedule TrackingBudget MonitoringProject Controls ActivitiesMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Schedule TrackingBudget MonitoringProject Controls ActivitiesData AnalysisCost TrackingDocumentation ManagementRisk IdentificationContract ReviewInvoice TrackingChange Order Management

Soft Skills

Organizational AbilitiesTime ManagementClear CommunicationDetail-OrientedTeam-Oriented

Tools & Technologies

Project Scheduling SoftwareMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Construction ProjectsOwner's Project ManagementHigher EducationHealthcareLaboratoryInstitutionalLarge-Scale Commercial Construction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support daily activities across design, permitting, construction, occupancy, and closeout phases
Track milestones, critical path activities, schedule updates, and project dependencies
Participate in internal and client-facing meetings, capture notes, and relay updates
Prepare and maintain schedules, status reports, action trackers, project dashboards, and other project controls documentation
Collect, analyze, and compile project data for progress reporting, schedule forecasting, and cost tracking
Identify schedule variances, budget impacts, and potential project risks with project leads
Review basic contract terms and support alignment of project tasks with contractual obligations
Assist with invoice tracking, change order management, budget monitoring, forecasting, and project cost logs
Maintain project schedules, cost reports, risk registers, and performance metrics
Prepare meeting agendas, coordinate follow-ups, and track action-item completion
Support stakeholder interactions with contractors, designers, and client contacts
Manage assigned procurement and relocation coordination tasks and work with vendors
Support peer learning and newer team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically, 2+ years in construction project coordination, facilities, or related project work
Experience supporting construction projects with documentation, reporting, schedule tracking, budget monitoring, and project controls activities
Familiarity with industry standards and project management tools
Strong organizational and time management abilities
Clear written and verbal communication
Detail-oriented approach to scheduling and documentation
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and project scheduling software
Willingness to take initiative and ask clarifying questions
Ability to learn technical skills and offer peer support
Experience tracking schedules, budgets, and project performance metrics
Familiarity with project controls methodologies and reporting practices
Ability to analyze project data and identify schedule or cost variances
Preferred experience supporting Owner's Project Management (OPM), owner's representative, higher education, healthcare, laboratory, institutional, or large-scale commercial construction projects
Self-motivated and curious; eager to build professional capabilities
Adaptable and calm under pressure
Team-oriented with a focus on reliability and follow-through
Client-conscious with a desire to contribute to high-quality service
Enthusiastic about learning and collaborating across disciplines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Hybrid work arrangement
Opportunities to develop technical and strategic project management skills
Peer learning and support opportunities