Assistant Construction Project Manager

Zar Property NY, LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zar Property NY, LLC. in New York is seeking a hands-on Construction Project Manager to lead interior fit-outs in commercial office buildings.

This is an on-site role requiring day-to-day supervision and coordination with landlords, tenants, and contractors. You will manage on-site construction activities, review scopes of work, coordinate trades, monitor schedules and deliveries, and ensure quality finishes meet landlord and tenant expectations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in managing construction projects.
• Experience with tenant fit-outs in commercial spaces.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage tenant fit-outs in coordination with the landlord and tenant
• On-site supervision of day-to-day construction activities
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and different trades
• Monitor schedules, progress, deliveries, and deadlines
• Review scope of work with contractors
• Ensure quality finishes meet landlord and tenant expectations
• Create and follow punch lists until completion
• Communicate with owners, tenants, building staff, and contractors
• Handle unexpected issues and make quick decisions

Skills

Construction management

Site supervision

Communication

Organizational skills

Occupied-office experience

Job description

We are looking for a hands-on Construction Project Manager to manage construction projects mainly consisting of interior fit-outs in our commercial office buildings.

This is an on-site position. The person will be responsible for both managing projects and handling the day-to-day work needed to keep them moving.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage tenant fit-outs in coordination with the landlord and tenant
• Be on-site and manage day-to-day construction activities
• Show projects to contractors and review the scope of work with them
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and different trades
• Make sure everyone understands what needs to be done
• Monitor schedules, progress, deliveries, and deadlines
• Accept and organize deliveries of construction materials
• Oversee tenant move-outs and space turnovers
• Coordinate maintenance and repair projects
• Check the quality of the work and make sure all finishes are acceptable
• Make sure completed work meets the expectations of the landlord and tenant
• Create and follow up on punch lists until everything is completed
• Communicate with owners, tenants, building supers, building staff, and contractors
• Handle unexpected issues and be able to make decisions and work on the fly

What We’re Looking For:

• A good understanding of the construction process
• Experience managing job sites and coordinating trades
• Able to review and explain the scope of a project
• A good eye for quality, details, and finish work
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable working in occupied office buildings
• Able to manage several projects and priorities at once
• Reliable, responsive, practical, and willing to be hands‑on

Annual Compensation: $70k-$90k, based on experience and qualifications.