Assistant Project Manager

Insight Executive Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Executive Solutions is partnering with a NYC-based General Contractor to hire an experienced Assistant Project Manager for ground-up construction projects. You will support the Project Manager, review drawings and specs, assist with budgets and schedules, and coordinate with subcontractors and clients through preconstruction to turnover.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of construction experience, strong communication, and a degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of construction experience.
• Ground-up construction experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with multifamily, affordable housing or mixed-use projects is desirable.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specs and project documentation.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with day-to-day management of ground-up construction projects.
• Assist with project budgets, schedules and overall project coordination.
• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs and submittals.
• Prepare, track and distribute RFI and submittal logs.
• Assist with change orders, requisitions and payment applications.
• Review subcontractor scopes, contracts and commitments.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, architects, engineers and consultants.
• Attend and contribute to project meetings and coordination meetings.
• Assist with project scheduling and monitoring progress against key milestones.
• Review subcontractor work and ensure documentation is maintained.
• Support the Project Manager with cost control and forecasting.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
• Help identify potential project issues and work with the team to resolve them.
• Assist through closeout, punch list and turnover.

Skills

Construction experience

Ground-up construction

Multifamily housing

Project documentation

Communication

Organization

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Engineering or related field

Job description

Type of projects: Ground-Up Construction

Salary: Up to $130K Base + Benefits

Please note: Must have construction experience

I’m currently working with a NYC-based General Contractor that is looking to add an experienced Assistant Project Manager to their growing team.

The company has a strong pipeline of ground-up construction projects across multifamily residential, affordable housing and mixed-use developments, offering an excellent opportunity for an APM looking to take the next step in their career.

The Role

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will work closely with the Project Manager, Superintendent, subcontractors, consultants and client teams to support the successful delivery of projects from preconstruction through completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Project Manager with the day-to-day management of ground-up construction projects
• Assisting with project budgets, schedules and overall project coordination
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, RFIs and submittals
• Preparing, tracking and distributing RFI and submittal logs
• Assisting with change orders, requisitions and payment applications
• Reviewing subcontractor scopes, contracts and commitments
• Coordinating with subcontractors, architects, engineers and consultants
• Attending and contributing to project meetings and coordination meetings
• Assisting with project scheduling and monitoring progress against key milestones
• Reviewing subcontractor work and ensuring documentation is maintained
• Supporting the Project Manager with cost control and forecasting
• Maintaining accurate project documentation and records
• Helping identify potential project issues and working with the team to resolve them
• Assisting through closeout, punch list and turnover

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of construction experience
• Ground-up construction experience strongly preferred
• Experience with multifamily, affordable housing or mixed-use projects is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications and project documentation
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field is preferred but not essential