Assistant Project Manager

North Shore Neon Sign Co.; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Résumé du poste

North Shore Neon, a longtime signage specialist in the New York metropolitan area, seeks an Assistant Project Manager to help plan, permit, schedule, and coordinate commercial signage projects. You will work with field crews, design and fabrication teams, clients, and contractors to ensure safety, on-time delivery, and regulatory compliance.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will track progress, review drawings, and support closeout documentation while aligning materials and labor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related construction field is required or preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience in NYC construction projects and familiarity with NYC codes and permitting.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam or similar software and MS Office/Google Workspace.

Responsabilités

• Assist with planning, execution, and closeout of signage projects from contract award through final installation.
• Support management of schedules, budgets, purchase orders and change orders for successful delivery.
• Participate in daily scheduling meetings and coordinate stakeholder communications and status updates.

Connaissances

Project coordination

Communication

Scheduling

Budget tracking

Stakeholder management

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Construction Management

PMP certification

Outils

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Description du poste

Do you thrive in New York City's fast-paced construction environment? We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the successful delivery of commercial signage projects by assisting with project planning, permitting, scheduling, stakeholder communications, and field coordination. This role works closely with project teams to help ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with NYC regulations.

The Company:

North Shore Neon is a leading signage company with over 70 years of experience, providing design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance services throughout the New York Metropolitan region. As a privately owned and operated, design-build custom sign shop, North Shore Neon offers turnkey solutions for a wide range of signage, including custom neon, LED displays, commercial, retail, and vinyl applications.

With a team of talented and experienced individuals, North Shore Neon manages projects from concept through completion and is committed to delivering high-quality, custom signage solutions with a strong focus on craftsmanship, safety, and customer service. Learn more about us at https://www.northshoreneon.com/

Location of Position:

Queens, New York

The Position:

The Assistant Project Manager serves as a key support resource for the successful execution of projects, coordinating with field crews, design and fabrication teams, clients, general contractors, and project leadership. Reporting directly to the Senior Project Manager, this role assists with project planning, tracking, permitting, scheduling, and closeout activities while helping to ensure site conditions, technical requirements, and code compliance are addressed throughout the project lifecycle. The Assistant Project Manager collaborates closely with the scheduling team and field operations to align materials, fabrication, and labor resources, supporting the timely and successful delivery of projects throughout the New York market.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist with the planning, execution, and closeout of projects from contract award through final installation.
• Support the management of project schedules, budgets, purchase orders, and change orders to help ensure successful project delivery.
• Participate in daily scheduling meetings and assist with coordinating project schedules, stakeholder communications, and status updates.
• Review project documentation, including shop drawings, site surveys, specifications, and electrical requirements, under the guidance of the Project Manager.
• Help identify technical or constructability concerns and elevate issues for resolution.
• Assist with sign permit applications, landlord approvals, zoning and variance submittals, and responses to municipal plan review comments.
• Support compliance with NYC building, electrical, and safety codes throughout project execution and installation.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, contractors, vendors, and internal teams, providing project updates and coordinating follow-up actions.
• Coordinate with design, production, installation, and field teams to align materials, fabrication, labor, and project requirements.
• Conduct site visits to verify field conditions, monitor project progress, evaluate quality standards, and gather jobsite updates.
• Track labor reports, job costs, and project performance metrics to help identify budget risks and support project reporting.
• Assist in preparing project status reports, closeout documentation, and other project deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license is required, with the ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience supporting New York City construction projects, with a working knowledge of NYC building codes, permitting processes, regulatory requirements, and site logistics.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, or construction engineering), Construction Management, Project Management, Logistics, or a related construction-focused field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license are considered a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and electrical drawings.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar construction and design software, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and/or Google Workspace.
• OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour certification, along with experience using project management, scheduling, or construction management software, preferred.

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with customers, field teams, vendors, inspectors, and internal stakeholders, including navigating conflict and difficult conversations.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Familiarity with construction terminology and industry practices.

Why Should You Apply?

• Leading sign company with over 70 years of industry experience and the opportunity to work on unique, high-profile, and large-scale signage projects.
• Health, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000 annually, depending on experience. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, and skills demonstrated.

North Shore Neon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected status established by federal, state, or local laws.