Assistant Project Manager (Construction)

LMK Recruiting Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Safe Harbor 3%

Comprehensive health plans

Hands-on exposure to NYC developments

Clear path to Project Manager

Job summary

LMK Recruiting Solutions in New York City seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support a ground-up residential development team. You will work closely with a Project Manager and superintendent to keep projects moving from preconstruction through turnover.

You will assist with budgets, cost tracking, subcontractor buyout, and master scheduling, while facilitating information flow between office and field and supporting owner-architect-contractor meetings.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project management/project engineering experience in NYC commercial or residential construction.
• Understanding of contracts, budgeting, and cost tracking.
• Experience supporting subcontractor buyout and trade coordination.
• Familiarity with NYC DOB processes, permitting, and code requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to interface with ownership and design teams.
• Proficiency with project management software (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager across the full project lifecycle for ground-up high-rise or mid-rise residential developments.
• Assist with budgets, cost tracking, and monthly financial reporting; flag potential cost overruns.
• Support subcontractor buyout, scope review, and manage RFP/bid leveling for trade packages.
• Coordinate with the superintendent to align the master schedule with procurement and field sequencing.
• Manage day-to-day submittal and RFI logs; track design-to-field handoffs.
• Assist in owner-architect-contractor meetings and maintain communications with ownership and consultants.
• Help process change orders with proper documentation and cost justification.
• Support project closeout, including punch lists and turnover.
• Work with project engineers to strengthen coordination and documentation discipline.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Subcontractor coordination

NYC DOB processes

Communication

Procore

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Our client is a leading New York City-based general contractor specializing in ground-up residential construction, delivering high-rise and mid-rise developments across the five boroughs. From preconstruction through closeout, they manage every phase of the build with a reputation for quality, schedule discipline, and strong relationships across owners, architects, and trade partners. As the project pipeline continues to grow, they are looking for an Assistant Project Manager.

About the Role

This is a role for an Assistant Project Manager who wants hands-on exposure to every phase of a ground-up NYC residential project, working closely alongside a Project Manager and superintendent to keep the job moving. You'll support budgets, contracts, and schedules, help manage the flow of information between the office and the field, and build the foundation needed to run your own project down the line. We back our APMs with strong mentorship, an experienced project team, and real responsibility from day one.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager across the full project lifecycle for a ground-up high-rise or mid-rise residential development, from preconstruction and buyout through closeout and turnover
• Assist with project budgets, cost tracking, and monthly financial reporting; help flag potential cost overruns
• Support subcontractor buyout, assist with scope review, and help manage the RFP/bid leveling process for trade packages
• Coordinate with the superintendent to help align the master schedule with procurement, submittals, and field sequencing
• Manage day-to-day submittal and RFI logs, tracking turnaround between design teams, consultants, and the field
• Assist in owner-architect-contractor (OAC) meetings and help maintain communication with ownership, architects, and consultants
• Help process change orders, ensuring proper documentation and cost justification
• Support project closeout, including punch list tracking, warranty documentation, and final owner turnover
• Work closely with project engineers, helping build coordination and documentation discipline across the team
• Support compliance with contract terms, insurance requirements, and NYC DOB regulations throughout the project

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project management/project engineering experience in NYC commercial or residential construction, ideally with exposure to ground-up high-rise and/or mid-rise projects
• Working understanding of construction contracts, budgeting, and cost tracking
• Some experience supporting subcontractor buyout and trade coordination
• Familiarity with NYC DOB processes, permitting, and code requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable interfacing with ownership and design teams
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling software (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar)
• A collaborative mindset - this role depends on a strong working partnership with the field team and Project Manager, not managing from a distance

Pay range and compensation package

Salary: $130,000-$140,000, commensurate with experience

• 401(k) with 3% Safe Harbor match
• Access to comprehensive health plans
• Hands-on exposure to high-visibility NYC developments, backed by an experienced field and preconstruction team
• A clear path to Project Manager as you build experience and take on more ownership

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and strive to create an environment where all individuals feel valued and respected.