Assistant Project Manager

Clune Construction Company, L.P.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid premiums for Medical, Dental

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401k Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending & Commuter Plans

Mentoring & Learning & Development

Fitness Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Clune Construction Company, L.P. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in New York to support budgeting, bidding, and cost control across commercial interior, healthcare, and mission‑critical projects.

You will coordinate with the project team, conduct site visits, and help manage client relations and documentation. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in construction-related fields and 2–5 years of relevant experience, strong communication, and proficiency with budgeting tools and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• 2-5 years of experience managing commercial interior, healthcare and/or mission‑critical projects.
• Background in construction trades and technical knowledge of construction methods a plus.
• Completion of basic budget training.
• Strong computer skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in budgeting, bidding, cost control, client relations, through closeout.
• Ownership of the RFI process and submittal process.
• Develop knowledge of project cost controls and accurate budgets and bids.
• Coordinate with superintendent and project manager; frequent site visits to monitor progress.
• Document OAC meetings and ensure project documentation is up to date.
• Utilize Clune systems and promote safety culture and OSHA standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Reading drawings & specs

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional work. Excellence is at the core of everything we do, from the quality of our projects to the way we support our people. As an employee‑owned company, we invest in our team, and in return, our people share in our success. This shared commitment has earned us recognition as a Best Place to Work, a US Best Managed Company and a recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics. Whether you’re a seasoned construction professional or looking to bring your expertise to a new area, we welcome you to join our team and make an impact!

Responsibilities

The Assistant Project Manager works with the Project Management team on the planning, coordination, and completion of construction projects. The core job duties include assisting in many phases of construction from budgeting, bidding, cost control, client relations, through closeout.

Essential Functions

• Role model professionally for Interns, Project Engineers, Senior Project Engineers, and new APMs.
• Ownership of the RFI process.
• Ownership of the submittal process.
• Active participation in the creation of accurate and timely budgets and bids.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of project cost controls.
• Ownership of project documentation.
• Actively participate in project meetings and take the lead and document OAC meetings.
• Heavy coordination with superintendent and project manager, including frequent site visits to monitor onsite progress.
• Distribute drawings, sketches, shop drawings, submittals, schedules and punchlists to subcontractor and site superintendent in a timely fashion to maintain the project schedule.
• Ownership of the closeout package process.
• Become proficient in, and utilize, Clune established systems and technology to work efficiently and to the highest standards.
• Be an ambassador for Clune’s safety culture and OSHA standards to enforce a safe work environment and attend safety meetings.

What We Offer

• 100% company‑paid premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision for all dependents (effective day one)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company‑paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
• Company‑paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
• Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
• Fitness Program
• Pet Insurance

Core Values

• Safety
• Service
• Teamwork
• Respect
• Excellence
• Leadership
• Innovation

Job Requirements

• Critical thinker, problem solver and can make independent decisions.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills that will be utilized to hold discussions with various members of Clune, trade partners, designers and clients.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Understanding of team roles and responsibilities, internally and externally.
• Growing understanding of trade delineation.
• Understanding of how to read drawings and specs.
• Understanding of how to read construction schedules and how they are built.
• Ability to work and thrive in team environments.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering or equivalent industry experience required. 2-5 years of experience managing commercial interior, healthcare and/or mission‑critical projects. Background in construction trades and technical knowledge of construction methods a plus. Completion of basic budget training. Strong computer skills needed.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.