Assistant Project Manager - Long Island

Just Construction Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, an architectural glass and façade contractor, seeks an organized Assistant Project Manager to support multiple construction projects in a fast-paced NYC environment. The role involves coordinating schedules, materials, and documentation while interfacing with Estimating, Drafting, Shop, and Field teams to ensure on-time project delivery.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in construction in a similar support role, familiarity with glazing/facade trades, and proficiency in AutoCAD

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the construction industry in a similar support role.
• Experience with architectural glass, façade systems, curtain wall, storefront, or building envelope trades.
• Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or drafting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with project management software and Bluebeam.
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with scheduling, material coordination, fabrication tracking, and project close-out.
• Assist with project documentation, submittals, change orders, and status updates.
• Coordinate internally with Estimating, Drafting, Shop, and Field teams.
• Attend and document internal project meetings and track action items.
• Retrieve and organize project files and documentation.
• Perform additional project support tasks as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Microsoft Office

Multi-tasking

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Project management software

Job description

Our client is a highly respected architectural glass and façade contractor operating across NYC and the Tri-State area, known for tackling complex storefront, curtain wall, and engineered façade projects. They work on a variety of high-profile commercial developments, providing full lifecycle involvement from estimating and drafting to fabrication coordination and project management.

With a hands‑on leadership team and a collaborative, supportive culture, this is an opportunity for an APM to gain real responsibility, learn from experienced professionals, and grow into a Project Manager role while contributing to quality, high-profile construction projects

We are seeking an organized and proactive Assistant Project Manager to support Project Managers with the coordination and delivery of multiple construction projects. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment, juggling schedules, documentation, materials, and cross‑department communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with scheduling, material coordination, fabrication tracking, and project close‑out
• Assist with project documentation, submittals, change orders, and status updates
• Coordinate internally with Estimating, Drafting, Shop, and Field teams
• Attend and document internal project meetings and track action items
• Retrieve and organize project files and documentation
• Perform additional project support tasks as assigned

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in the construction industry in a similar support role
• Experience with architectural glass, façade systems, curtain wall, storefront, or building envelope trades
• Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or drafting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with project management software and Bluebeam
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills