Remote Junior Project Manager

Junior Project Manager
Remote | Hybrid option: Melbourne, FL or Ellicott City, MD
Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000
The Role
Above Group is looking for a Junior Project Manager to support our Senior Project Managers in delivering AE and cross-discipline Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) projects. You will help keep assigned projects on scope, on schedule, and on budget, and be a dependable point of contact between clients, contractors, sub-consultants, and our internal design teams. Your work will directly reflect the quality and vision of our company standards.
This is a growth role with real responsibility: you will manage approximately $0.5M–$1.5M in annual billings, contribute to proposals and business development, and help shape the standards and processes our project teams work by. We rely on junior project managers who work well independently and collaboratively, communicate clearly, and are committed to excellence in every aspect of their work.
What You’ll Do
Assist in managing scope, schedule, and budget for assigned projects, including coordination with external design sub-consultants and internal design teams; manage approximately $0.5M–$1.5M in annual billings
Interpret and contribute to Basis of Design documents, design criteria documents, reports, and other technical written documents
Maintain clear communication between clients, contractors, and senior project managers on all active projects
Conduct quality control reviews of drawings, specifications, and narratives under the guidance of senior staff, and identify and escalate any oversights for review and correction
Support business development, including project interviews, technical writing for proposals, and fee proposals, under the direction of senior staff
Assist with contract coordination for sub-consultants and support the approval and distribution process
Maintain project schedules and calendars with key design deadlines, and keep project records, job site visit logs, and timelines current
Ensure RFI and submittal response times meet or exceed company standards, and keep records of all communications and work items discussed with contractors
Maintain up-to-date documentation and records of applicable standards and codes, and support the development of and adherence to company-wide standards and processes
Submit your own timesheets on time and help monitor team compliance
Represent the company in marketing and networking activities, including industry events and conferences, as requested
What you Bring to the Role
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field preferred
Minimum of 5-10 years of post-degree experience working for an MEP engineering firm or an AE firm
Professional Engineer (PE) license or Registered Architect (AIA)
Proficient in managing workflow for MEP/FP designers and engineers in the AEC industry
Knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD, and of applying WBS and EVM frameworks
Familiarity with applying PMI methodologies
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Microsoft Project
Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills; able to edit design specifications and respond to RFIs using information from project documents
Strong work ethic; able to work independently/self-motivated, as well as in a collaborative team setting, highly organized, and detail oriented
Strong project management, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multi-task
Strong time management with flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and duties
High levels of confidentiality, integrity, and dependability
U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency
Willingness to travel up to 20% for site visits and client meetings
Nice to have: PMI PMP certification, or actively pursuing it.
Why Above Group
We are a faith-based AEC firm built around a simple idea: continuously improving the built environment for the glory of God. Our mission is to demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ by empowering excellent AEC professionals to provide superior service. Four values guide how we work: Christian Values, Uncompromising Quality, Buffalo (running toward challenges rather than away from them), and Extreme Team. If that resonates with you, you will fit here.
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, employer-funded HSA contributions, and an annual profit-sharing bonus tied to the company’s collective results.
Remote Work Requirements
This role is fully remote or a hybrid option for candidates residing near Melbourne, FL or Ellicott City, MD. Any type of remote work requires reliable high-speed internet capable of supporting video conferencing, VPN, and cloud applications; a secure home network appropriate for confidential company and client information; and a dedicated, quiet workspace suitable for sustained focus and professional video meetings.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
Yes