Assistant Project Manager (Residential Construction)

Henderson Scott US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential General Contractor in New York is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (Residential Construction) to support the project management team with daily construction activities. The ideal candidate will have a BS Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and at least 2 years of experience in residential construction project management. Responsibilities include coordinating with architects, managing project costs, and ensuring compliance with subcontractor requirements. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years' experience in Structural Construction or Residential Construction Project Management.
• Experience with new construction residential projects is required.
• Ability to pass a drug screen after a conditional offer of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist project management team with day-to-day construction activities.
• Analyze drawings and assist in project scheduling.
• Coordinate with architects for construction details.
• Process administrative work including project cost updates.
• Review and manage submittals and subcontract compliance.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Education

BS Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering Degree

Tools

Procore

Windows

Job description

My client is a leading residential General Contractor with a development arm specializing in new and rehab multifamily residential and affordable developments projects. The Assistant Project Manager (Residential Construction) will assist the project management team on day-to-day activities of construction both on site and in the office as needed.

The Assistant Project Manager (Residential Construction) responsibilities include:

• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and project site evaluation to assist the Project Manager and Superintendent team in developing schedules and tracking project costs.
• Coordinate with architect and suggest ideas for construction procedures and details.
• Assist the Project Manager in establishing lead times on all materials to ensure timely execution by the subcontractors.
• Process administrative work including subcontractor bidding process, project cost updates, and constructability review of documents.
• Assist the Project Managers with a variety of activities, including, but not limited to job start-up, special procurements, project buyout, change orders, purchase orders, invoice approval, pre-development project scheduling and budgeting, and subcontracts and permits.
• Resolve Requests for Information (RFI's), as needed with the project teams, and establish job processes (RFIs, submittals, subcontract change orders)
• Review submittals in conjunction with project management and assist the Project Engineer if needed.
• Assist in the administration of all subcontract requirements and submittals to ensure compliance of all contract requirements, including maintenance of the submittal log.

The Assistant Project Manager (Residential Construction) should have:

• BS Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering. Structural Engineering Degree is a plus
• 2+ years' experience in Structural Construction, Structural Engineering, or Residential Construction Project Management
• Project experience on new construction residential projects
• Extensive computer knowledge (Windows), and working knowledge of construction and project management software (Procore or equivalent desired)
• Must be able to pass a drug screen after a conditional offer of employment is made.
• Ability to effectively apply verbal and written communication skills across multiple audiences.
• Flexible to change, able to wear many hats as needed on an active. construction site.