Assistant Project Manager

AECOM Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeding Builders Group LLC in New York City is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our construction management team on-site. You will support the Project Management group with administration, cost review, scheduling, and coordination with superintendents to keep projects on track.

Join our experienced team committed to excellence, safety, and innovation. This role emphasizes on-site oversight, collaboration with subcontractors, and adherence to project specifications and budgets.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Engineering, Construction Management or relevant curriculum + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience from a larger GC is preferred.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• OSHA 10, 30.
• The ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Experience with building envelope trades and other relevant subcontractors.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam or other relevant construction management software.
• Exposure to project scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Project Management team with management administration on a moderate size and scope project, or a portion of a large size and scope project, following set guidelines for completion of tasks.
• Organizes and carries out most assignments in accordance with standard practices, instructions, or previous training.
• Interact with Superintendents to address project questions/issues.
• Assists with and monitors change orders and other construction documentation.
• Review project costs and scheduling to ensure completion of project within budget and in conformance with contract.
• Attend meetings and report on project tasks as needed.
• May provide technical direction and guidance to subordinate managers, enforces company and project policies.

Skills

Reading drawings

Project scheduling

Team collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Education

BA/BS in Engineering, Construction Management or relevant curriculum + 4 years of experience

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

OSHA 10/30

Job description

• Legal Entity: Leeding Builders Group LLC
• Business Line: CM Construction Management
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Operating Group: CM
• Primary Location: US - New York, NY - 2 Park Ave
• Compensation: USD 53.04 - USD 98.1 - hourly

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

About Construction Management—Leeding Builders Group (LBG)

Leeding Builders Group (LBG) is a New York-based construction manager specializing in open shop commercial, residential and hospitality projects. Founded on a reputation of professionalism and quality, with the financial backing of AECOM, we are one of New York City’s premier builders.

As a separately branded entity of the AECOM Construction Management group, LBG operates independently with its own management structures and resources.

We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Leeding Builders Groupis seeking an Assistant Project Manager to be based in New York City.

Join our team of dedicated professionals committed to excellence, safety, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists the Project Management team with management administration on a moderate size and scope project, or a portion of a large size and scope project, following set guidelines for completion of tasks.
• Organizes and carries out most assignments in accordance with standard practices, instructions, or previous training.
• Interact with Superintendents to address project questions/issues.
• Assists with and monitors change orders and other construction documentation.
• Review project costs and scheduling to ensure completion of project within budget and in conformance with contract.
• Attend meetings and report on project tasks as needed.
• May provide technical direction and guidance to subordinate managers, enforces company and project policies.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Engineering, Construction Management or relevant curriculum + 4years of relevant experienceor demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience from a larger GC is preferred.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• OSHA 10, 30.
• The ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Experience with building envelope trades and other relevant subcontractors.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam or other relevant construction management software.
• Exposure to project scheduling.

Additional Information

Additional Information:

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position is not hybrid nor remote.
• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND LEEDING BUILDERS GROUPINTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY JANUARY 22ND, 2027.

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About AECOM

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