ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER Commercial Roofing + Construction

Jobot; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off + holidays

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Descripción de la vacante

Jobot in Plainview, NY is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for commercial roofing projects. The role will involve coordinating day-to-day project activities, monitoring costs, and maintaining documentation to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate will be organized, solutions-oriented, and eager to grow within commercial construction project management. This is an on-site, permanent position with competitive compensation.

Formación

• Experience in construction project management, project coordination, project engineering, or a related role.
• Commercial roofing, waterproofing, sheet metal, or specialty subcontractor experience is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Understanding of construction cost tracking, change orders, and project budgets.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with construction management software is a plus.
• Willingness to visit active construction sites regularly.

Responsabilidades

• Develop a thorough understanding of project scope, specifications, drawings, and contractual requirements.
• Support Project Managers with daily project activities, planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Coordinate with construction managers, foremen, superintendents, and other project stakeholders.
• Review bulletin drawings and revisions, identify potential scope changes, and communicate findings to the Project Manager.
• Participate in weekly production meetings and project coordination meetings as needed.
• Track submittals, shop drawings, material documentation, and approvals to ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain accurate project tracking logs, field reports, progress documentation, and project photographs.
• Monitor outstanding deliverables and follow up on overdue items.
• Assist with maintaining organized and up-to-date project records.
• Maintain project cost reports reflecting actual costs to date and estimated costs to complete.
• Monitor project costs, identify unfavorable trends, and communicate potential budget concerns.
• Track extra work, ensure associated costs are properly documented, and submit them to the appropriate construction management contacts in a timely manner.
• Follow up on pending change orders and elevate overdue items.
• Assist with pricing, cost estimates, and value engineering opportunities.
• Conduct regular job site visits to monitor progress and communicate field conditions.
• Coordinate with foremen and superintendents to support project execution and resolve issues.
• Maintain awareness of roofing products, materials, installation methods, and industry developments.
• Document site progress, potential delays, and issues requiring management attention.
• Take a proactive approach to identifying and resolving project challenges.

Conocimientos

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Excel proficiency

Field visits

Herramientas

Construction management software

Descripción del empleo

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER Commercial Roofing + Construction

$85000 - $115000 per year | Plainview, NY | On-site | Permanent

Commercial Roofing APM | Change Orders + Project Controls + Client Relations

A bit about us:

We are an established commercial roofing and building envelope contractor with a long-standing reputation for quality workmanship, dependable service, and successful project delivery. Our team specializes in complex commercial construction projects, including roofing systems, architectural sheet metal, and waterproofing solutions.

We work closely with general contractors, developers, building owners, and construction management teams to deliver projects safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

Our success is built on experienced field professionals, knowledgeable project teams, strong client relationships, and a commitment to accountability and craftsmanship. We are looking for a motivated Assistant Project Manager who wants to contribute to meaningful projects while growing their career in commercial construction.

Why join us?

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) + company match
• Paid time off + company holidays
• Career growth + advancement opportunities
• Collaborative + team-oriented work environment

Job Details

The Assistant Project Manager will work closely with Project Managers to coordinate day-to-day project activities, monitor project costs, track documentation, communicate with field teams, and help ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

This position offers a combination of office-based project administration and hands-on field involvement. The ideal candidate is organized, solutions-oriented, comfortable working with multiple stakeholders, and eager to grow within commercial construction project management.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a thorough understanding of project scope, specifications, drawings, and contractual requirements.
• Support Project Managers with daily project activities, planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Coordinate with construction managers, foremen, superintendents, and other project stakeholders.
• Review bulletin drawings and revisions, identify potential scope changes, and communicate findings to the Project Manager.
• Participate in weekly production meetings and project coordination meetings as needed.
• Track submittals, shop drawings, material documentation, and approvals to ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain accurate project tracking logs, field reports, progress documentation, and project photographs.
• Monitor outstanding deliverables and follow up on overdue items.
• Assist with maintaining organized and up-to-date project records.
• Maintain project cost reports reflecting actual costs to date and estimated costs to complete.
• Monitor project costs, identify unfavorable trends, and communicate potential budget concerns.
• Track extra work, ensure associated costs are properly documented, and submit them to the appropriate construction management contacts in a timely manner.
• Follow up on pending change orders and elevate overdue items.
• Assist with pricing, cost estimates, and value engineering opportunities.
• Conduct regular job site visits to monitor progress and communicate field conditions.
• Coordinate with foremen and superintendents to support project execution and resolve issues.
• Maintain awareness of roofing products, materials, installation methods, and industry developments.
• Document site progress, potential delays, and issues requiring management attention.
• Take a proactive approach to identifying and resolving project challenges.
• Previous experience in construction project management, project coordination, project engineering, or a related role.
• Commercial roofing, waterproofing, sheet metal, or specialty subcontractor experience is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Understanding of construction cost tracking, change orders, and project budgets.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with construction management software is a plus.
• Willingness to visit active construction sites regularly.
• A proactive, accountable, detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in construction project management, project coordination, project engineering, or a related role.
• Commercial roofing, waterproofing, sheet metal, or specialty subcontractor experience is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Understanding of construction cost tracking, change orders, and project budgets.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with construction management software is a plus.
• Willingness to visit active construction sites regularly.