Assistant Project Manager (Construction)

Chapter Renovation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO annually

5 paid sick days annually

11 paid company holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Opportunities for career growth

Collaborative, high-performing team

Job summary

Chapter Renovation, a design-build firm delivering high-end residential renovations in NYC, seeks an organized, hands-on Assistant Project Manager to support our growing NYC operations. You’ll work alongside experienced Project Managers on exciting renovations, visit job sites, and help coordinate scheduling, budgeting, and day-to-day project tasks.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of residential renovation or construction PM experience, can read drawings, coordinate multiple trades, and stay

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in residential renovation or construction project management.
• Experience coordinating multiple trades on active projects.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Proficient with technology and construction management software.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset.
• Comfortable using AI tools as a daily part of work.
• Curious and open-minded approach to emerging technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing multiple NYC residential renovation projects.
• Support PMs with scheduling, budgeting, and coordination.
• Visit job sites to monitor progress, quality, safety, and subcontractor performance.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, deliveries, and inspections.
• Communicate with clients, architects, designers, and internal teams.
• Review plans, specifications, and project documentation.
• Identify and resolve issues before they become problems.
• Maintain project records, schedules, and reports.
• Keep projects on schedule while upholding quality standards.

Skills

Construction project management

Communication

Reading drawings

Multi-trade coordination

Technology literacy

Organizational skills

AI tools competency

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Tools

Construction management software

AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot)

Job description

Chapter is one of the fastest-growing design-build firms in the Southeast, specializing in high-end residential renovations. We combine architecture, interior design, procurement, and construction to deliver an exceptional client experience from concept to completion.

We're looking for an organized, driven, and hands-on Assistant Project Manager to support our growing NYC operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who already has renovation experience and is ready to take the next step in their construction management career while working alongside experienced Project Managers on some of NYC's most exciting residential projects.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in managing multiple residential renovation projects throughout NYC
• Support Project Managers with scheduling, budgeting, and day-to-day project coordination.
• Visit job sites regularly to monitor progress, quality, safety, and subcontractor performance.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, deliveries, and inspections.
• Communicate with clients, architects, designers, and internal teams.
• Review plans, specifications, and project documentation.
• Help identify and resolve project issues before they become problems.
• Maintain accurate project records, schedules, and reports.
• Ensure projects stay on schedule while maintaining Chapter's quality standards.

What We’re Looking For

• 3-5 years of experience in residential renovation or construction project management.
• Experience coordinating multiple trades on active construction projects.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities.
• Proficient with technology and construction management software.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset.
• Comfortable using AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or equivalent) as a real part of daily work -- not occasionally, and not as a novelty
• Curious and open-minded approach to emerging technology; sees AI as a multiplier rather than a threat
• Strong software proficiency and general computer literacy; picks up new platforms quickly without hand-holding
• Organized in digital environments -- files, communications, and workflows managed clearly and consistently

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable personal vehicle for travel between project sites.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 15 days PTO annually, increasing with tenure
• 5 paid sick days annually
• 11 paid company holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Chapter pays 75% of employee health insurance premiums)
• Opportunities for career growth
• Work with a collaborative, high-performing team on beautiful, high-end residential projects.