Assistant Project Manager

Summerhill Associates; Town of Bedford (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Summerhill Associates is seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager with 2–4 years of professional experience in landscape construction and/or project management. This role supports successful execution of high-end landscape projects from preconstruction through completion.

The position involves site inventories, coordination with subcontractors and clients, schedule management, and meticulous budget tracking to ensure projects meet quality standards and deadlines.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of professional experience in landscape construction or project management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, specifications, and plans.
• Experience with field measurements, take-offs, budgets, and scheduling.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform site inventories, field measurements, and site evaluations.
• Support document control and upload changes to designs and as-built conditions.
• Support in the execution of the preconstruction plan related to on-time procurement of materials, logistics coordination, and schedule management
• Coordinate with subcontractors and clients to ensure adherence to schedule and budget.
• Responsible for weekly schedule updates and distribution of Look Ahead Schedules.
• Oversee day-to-day progress and record production via site reports.
• Manage project scope and budget, reporting deviations and developing supporting change orders.
• Coordinate information between office and field operations.
• Ensure high horticultural and construction standards across all phases.
• Drive punch-list process through completion and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Landscape construction

Project coordination

Scheduling

Budgeting

Communication

Field measurements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Summerhill Associates is seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager with 2–4 years of professional experience in landscape construction and/or project management. This position is responsible for supporting the successful execution of high-end landscape projects from preconstruction and estimating through construction and completion.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform site inventories, field measurements, and other site evaluations as required
• Support in document control, effectively uploading changes to design, as-built conditions, etc.
• Support in the execution of the preconstruction plan related to on-time procurement of materials, logistics coordination, and schedule management
• Coordinate with subcontractors and clients to ensure all aspects of the work are executed in alignment with schedule and budget, effectively communicating, and escalating project constraints to PM in a timely manner
• Responsible for weekly schedule update and distributing a detailed production schedule for the coming weeks, “Look Ahead Schedules”, by Friday afternoon the week prior
• Responsible for day-to-day oversight of assigned jobs, including daily presence to ensure jobs are executed to the highest standard and safely, and recording production via site photos and daily site reports
• Responsible for managing the project scope and budget meticulously, reporting any deviation from baseline budget and developing supporting change orders with PMs
• Coordinate and communicate information between office and field operations
• Execute projects to the highest of horticultural and construction standards by ensuring best practices are followed across all phases of the project
• Manage and drive the punch-list process through completion, ensuring assigned projects meet company quality standards

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 2–4 years of professional experience in landscape construction, project management, or a related field
• Working knowledge of landscape construction methods, materials, and practices
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, specifications, and plans
• Experience with field measurements, take-offs, project budgets, and scheduling
• Ability to collaborate with, oversee, and coordinate internal labor and subcontractors
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with designers, project managers, and field personnel
• High level of ownership and accountability required
• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field preferred, but relevant professional experience will also be considered