Boston’s construction landscape, anchored by major commercial redevelopment, multifamily infill, and ongoing infrastructure modernization, demands experienced Assistant Project Managers who can manage workflows, coordinate trades, and support senior PMs under deadline pressure. Amundson Group specializes in filling these critical mid-level roles with vetted, industry-ready candidates.
What Amundson Group does for Assistant Project Manager hiring in Boston
Amundson Group operates as a retained search firm focused exclusively on construction, civil, and heavy highway sectors. For Assistant Project Manager roles in Boston, MA, we combine a deep, long-term referral network with AI-assisted candidate screening to reduce time-to-hire and hiring risk.
Our process begins with a detailed discovery conversation: we learn your project portfolio, PM leadership style, and the specific technical or soft-skill gaps you need filled. From there, our team leverages both active job-market candidates and passive prospects within our referral database, often uncovering talent before it hits the open market.
Each candidate undergoes custom AI-assisted screening that evaluates relevant construction experience, project complexity they’ve handled, and readiness for your team. We don’t send resumes blindly. Assistant Project Managers in the Boston market typically earn $75,000, $110,000 base salary, depending on years of experience, project size, and builder reputation. Our Salary Guide is updated quarterly with real placement data across New England and the US.
Boston’s construction market, what’s driving demand for Assistant Project Managers
Boston remains a steady, competitive construction market. Commercial office and mixed-use development continue despite broader market shifts; multifamily residential projects, both market-rate and affordable, represent sustained growth, particularly along transit corridors. Heavy highway and civil infrastructure work, driven by state and federal funding, provides year-round demand for support roles.
The region’s labor market is tight. Experienced Assistant Project Managers are often juggling multiple opportunities, and builders report difficulty backfilling when senior PMs are promoted or move. This creates two challenges: builders need to hire fast, and they cannot afford a bad hire that delays onboarding or underperforms.
Amundson Group’s network and screening approach addresses both. We’ve worked with general contractors, subcontractors, and civil firms across Massachusetts and the Northeast, building relationships with candidates who are known quantities in the local and regional market.
Assistant Project Manager salary in Boston (2026)
As of early 2026, Assistant Project Manager salaries in Boston, MA range from $75,000 to $110,000 base, with variation based on years in role, the complexity and size of projects managed, and the builder’s scale and reputation.
Candidates with 5+ years of hands-on experience, proven cost-tracking skills, and experience managing subcontractor relationships often command the higher end of this range. Those transitioning from field roles or earlier in their PM career may start in the $70,000, $85,000 band. For detailed market insights and comparable roles (Superintendent, Project Engineer, Senior PM), see our Salary Guide.
Why Boston construction companies work with Amundson Group
Speed matters. We move faster than posting a job and waiting for inbound applications because we’re already in conversation with candidates, and we only present serious, vetted prospects. Our AI screening also eliminates resume-scanning bottlenecks, letting your hiring manager focus on culture fit and leadership potential.
Domain expertise is non-negotiable. We speak construction: we understand the difference between a PM suited for heavy highway vs. multifamily, we know which superintendent backgrounds translate into strong Assistant PMs, and we recognize red flags in resumes that generalist recruiters miss. Our team has spent years building relationships with builders, subcontractors, and construction professionals across the US, creating a talent pool that extends far beyond Boston.
Finally, we stand behind our placements. A bad hire costs time, morale, and budget. Our referral-based model and candidate relationships mean we have skin in the game and are motivated to get it right.
Hire a Construction Assistant Project Manager in Boston
If you’re looking to fill an Assistant Project Manager role in Boston, MA, or anywhere across the US, reach out to our team. We’ll learn your needs, tap our network, and deliver qualified candidates fast. You can also view open positions or contact us to discuss a retained search.