Assistant Project Manager

Schimenti Construction Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Schimenti Construction Company seeks an experienced Assistant Project Manager in Rye Brook, NY to support project teams across pre-construction, construction and closeout phases. You will help manage schedules, budgets, RFIs and subcontractor coordination to ensure project objectives and profitability are achieved.

The role requires 2+ years in construction project management, strong organization, and communication skills; familiarity with Procore and scheduling tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Construction Project Management experience, retail construction preferred.
• Experience on 12–20 week duration projects.
• Occasional travel as required.
• OSHA-30 preferred.
• College degree in Construction or Engineering preferred.
• Buyout proficiency and leveling trades experience.
• Creating and processing RFIs using Procore or similar tech.
• Scheduling proficiency.
• Document management.
• Financial accountability.
• Presentation skills and ability to lead meetings.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in supporting jobs and PM teams in all phases from pre-construction to closeout.
• Identify critical constructability issues including costs and logistics.
• Ensure timely completion of financial processes, budgets, billings and payments.
• Maintain project schedule and target profitability.
• Build and maintain client, architect, subcontractor relationships.
• Foster fair subcontractor relations and manage procurement.
• Review invoices and approve payments or negotiate changes.
• Oversee change orders and RFIs, prepare as needed.
• Communicate project progress and budget to clients.
• Respond to delays and emergencies as needed.
• Ensure punch list completion.

Skills

PM experience

Retail construction

Scheduling

RFI management

Financial accountability

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Procore

MS Project

Education

College degree in Construction or Engineering

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Timberline/Sage

Job description

At Schimenti Construction Company , our people are at the heart of everything we do. Over the past 25+ years, we’ve built a team of dedicated, hard-working professionals who take pride in their work and in supporting one another. Whether it’s a flagship retail store or a complex commercial build, we’re focused on delivering exceptional results and best-in-class service for our clients. As employee-owners, we’re proud to work with some of the world’s most prestigious brands. In 2025, we were honored to be named East Coast Contractor of the Year by Engineering News Record (ENR). Teamwork, accountability, professionalism, consistently driving for results…that’s how we Build Different.

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager for our Rye Brook, NY office location. This role supports the successful execution of assigned projects, provides support to facilitate planning and coordination of construction activities to ensure that all project objectives are accomplished, and ensures project profitability targets are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Take an active role in supporting jobs and project management teams in each phase including pre-construction, construction, closeout, and post-construction services
• Identify and focus on critical issues related to constructability including associated costs and logistical issues
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all Schimenti financial processes, controls, and reports, i.e., internal budgets, costs to complete, billings, collections, subcontractor payments, change order preparation and resolution, contracts, etc.
• Ensure that jobs are completed according to schedule and meet profit goals
• Develop, nurture, and maintain ongoing client, architect, subcontractor, and industry relationships at the appropriate level reinforcing Schimenti's commitment to continue addressing their needs and interests
• Promote positive subcontractor relations by dealing professionally and fairly with all subcontractors and vendors and instill this philosophy within the team at all times
• Review subcontractor and vendor invoices throughout the lifecycle of the project and approve for payment or negotiate appropriate changes
• Oversee change orders and RFIs, prepare as needed
• Keep consistent lines of communication open with clients and proactively share project progress and budget matters
• Respond to work delays, emergencies, and other problems as needed
• Ensure punch list completion

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of Construction Project Management experience, strong preference for retail construction experience
• Must have experience on projects with high intensity and short-term duration of 12 - 20 weeks
• Occasional travel as required
• OSHA-30 preferred
• College degree in Construction or Engineering preferred
• Buyout proficiency and experience with leveling trades
• Creating and processing RFI's using Procore or similar technology
• Scheduling proficiency
• Document management
• Financial accountability
• Presentation skills and ability to lead meetings

Technical Skills

• Excellent MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook skills required
• Proficiency with MS Project or equivalent
• Procore or experience with a similar software experience
• Timberline/Sage experience a plus.

In compliance with state law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles that will be performed in New York. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Schimenti’s total compensation package for employees.

• Pay Range: $100,000 - $120,000 salary per year.
• Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and specific performance awards.
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• retirement savings plan
• paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)