Assistant Project Manager

Schimenti Construction Company; Village of Rye Brook (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Schimenti Construction Company in Rye Brook, NY is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to support successful project execution, planning, and coordination of construction activities while ensuring profitability.

You will work with clients, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams across all project phases, manage schedules and budgets, review invoices and change orders, and help maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction project management experience, retail construction preferred.
• Projects of high intensity with 12–20 weeks duration.
• Willingness to travel occasionally; OSHA-30 preferred.
• College degree in Construction or Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support project management teams through all phases from pre-construction to closeout.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, and profitability targets.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Review and approve invoices, changes, and RFIs; oversee change orders.
• Maintain proactive communication on project progress with stakeholders.
• Ensure punch list completion and project closeout.

Skills

PM experience

Scheduling

Financial accountability

Leadership & meetings

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction/Engineering

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Timberline/Sage

MS Office

Job description

At Schimenti Construction Company, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As Employee-Owners, 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 store or a complex commercial build, we’re focused on delivering exceptional results and best-in-class service for our clients. We’re proud to work with some of the world’s most prestigious brands, and in 2025, we were honored to be named East Coast Contractor of the Year by ENR. None of it happens without the team. That’s why 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. In addition, Schimenti provides a variety of comprehensive benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, and paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).