Assistant Project Manager

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Relocation support

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment seeks an Assistant Project Manager in Syracuse, NY, to support the management of commercial construction projects from preconstruction to completion. The role involves coordinating with Project Managers, clients, consultants, and subcontractors while providing hands-on administration and site oversight.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering, Architecture or Building Construction and about 2 years of relevant experience, with a keen eye for detail and a

Qualifications

• 2- or 4-year degree in Engineering, Architecture or Building Construction.
• Strong organiser with planning and analytical skills.
• Confident written and verbal communicator with project teams.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with day-to-day management, coordination and delivery of commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Assist with procurement, subcontractor and vendor scopes, change orders, project accounting, cost tracking and maintaining accurate project records.
• Coordinate project teams, schedules, submittals, meetings, field reviews and quality control, ensuring clear communication between clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Provide hands-on project administration and problem-solving support, including site visits to review progress and requirements.

Skills

Project management

Procurement

Cost tracking

Subcontractor coordination

Scheduling

Quality control

Communication

Education

Engineering/Architectural/Building Construction degree

Job description

Assistant Project Manager (BBBH27740APM) Syracuse, New York

Salary: USD80000 - USD90000 per annum + + Benefits + relocation support

Syracuse, NY | On-site | Some site visits once a week

$80,000-$90,000 + Benefits + relocation support

Are you an Assistant Project Manager or similar with commercial building construction experience looking for a long-term opportunity with an established 30 year construction firm?

Do you want to develop your project management skills while supporting experienced Project Managers across commercial construction projects, gaining hands-on exposure from preconstruction and groundbreaking through to completion?

This established commercial construction specialist is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join its project management team and play an important role in the successful delivery of its projects working closely with Project Managers and wider project teams, supporting the coordination of clients, consultants, subcontractors and vendors while developing your knowledge through a structured company training programme.

The ideal candidate will have a background in Engineering, Architecture or Building Construction, with previous commercial construction experience preferred who is ideally looking for a more family-owned feel business who would enjoy being onsite in the office for collaborating and learning from their colleagues and counterparts.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in commercial construction, gaining broad project exposure, structured training and increasing responsibility while working alongside an experienced project management team.

THE ROLE:

• Support Project Managers with the day-to-day management, coordination and successful delivery of commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Assist with procurement, subcontractor and vendor scopes/contracts, change orders, project accounting, cost tracking and maintaining accurate project records.
• Coordinate project teams, schedules, submittals, meetings, field reviews and quality control, helping maintain clear communication between clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Provide hands-on project administration and problem-solving support, including closeout activities, while regularly visiting jobsites to review progress, quality and project requirements.

THE PERSON:

• 2- or 4-year degree in Engineering, Architecture or Building Construction, with around 2 years of commercial construction experience preferred.
• Strong organiser with excellent planning, analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Confident written and verbal communicator who can work effectively with Project Managers, clients, consultants, subcontractors, vendors and wider project teams.
• Reliable, detail-oriented and structured in approach, with a consistent work history and genuine willingness to travel to project sites as required.

REF: INDTOM

Keywords: Assistant Project Manager, APM, Commercial Construction, Construction Management, Project Management, Building Construction, Subcontractors, Procurement, Change Orders, Project Accounting, Scheduling, Quality Control, Closeout, Syracuse, New York

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.