Assistant Project Manager

Talent Edge Recruiting; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Employee appreciation events & team"

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting partners with a well-established commercial construction firm in Western and Central New York to recruit a Commercial Project Manager. You will oversee projects from kickoff to closeout, coordinating with clients, architects, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Join a family-oriented environment with leadership visibility and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Ability to read architectural drawings and blueprints.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally throughout Western and Central New York.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from contract award through closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, architects, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Review contracts, blueprints, drawings, specifications, and finish schedules.
• Coordinate project timelines, field measurements, fabrication, deliveries, and installation.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, schedules of values, and project documentation.
• Track project budgets, costs, forecasting, and profitability.
• Coordinate closely with estimating, purchasing, production, installation, and accounting teams.
• Attend project and jobsite meetings throughout the region.
• Maintain customer relationships and identify opportunities for additional business.

Skills

Project management

Reading drawings

Multitasking

Communication

Travel locally

Job description

Are you a construction Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing multiple projects from kickoff through completion? We're partnering with a well-established commercial construction organization seeking a Commercial Project Manager to oversee projects throughout Western and Central New York.

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a key role with a stable, family-oriented company where you'll have direct visibility with leadership and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. The current Project Manager is retiring, creating a unique opportunity for a smooth transition and hands-on training.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage commercial construction projects from contract award through closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, architects, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Review contracts, blueprints, drawings, specifications, and finish schedules.
• Coordinate project timelines, field measurements, fabrication, deliveries, and installation.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, schedules of values, and project documentation.
• Track project budgets, costs, forecasting, and profitability.
• Coordinate closely with estimating, purchasing, production, installation, and accounting teams.
• Attend project and jobsite meetings throughout the region.
• Maintain customer relationships and identify opportunities for additional business.

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Ability to read architectural drawings and blueprints.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally throughout Western and Central New York.

Preferred Experience

• Millwork, cabinetry, masonry, countertops, windows, siding, framing, roofing, wall cladding, or related commercial construction backgrounds.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Textura, or GCPay.
• Business development or customer relationship experience.
• On target total earnings: $75,000-$85,000+/year
• Bonus opportunities tied to overall business performance
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• PTO
• Employee appreciation events and strong team culture

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Family-oriented culture with long-term employee retention
• Direct access to company leadership
• Diverse commercial projects across education, healthcare, hospitality, multifamily, and general commercial markets
• Established company with decades of success
• Opportunity to inherit existing client relationships and grow your impact over time