Assistant Residential Project Manager

NPAworldwide

Buffalo (NY)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 41,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Parental leave
Flexible scheduling
Retirement benefits

Job summary

NPAworldwide in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Assistant Residential Project Manager to coordinate residential construction projects from start to finish, visit job sites, work with subcontractors, and help keep schedules and budgets on track.

You will grow into a Project Manager role with hands-on exposure to all aspects of residential construction, partnering with Project Managers, vendors, and clients, and benefiting from a competitive hourly rate and full benefits.

Qualifications

  • Residential construction experience preferred.
  • 1+ year of Assistant Project Management or related experience.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to read blueprints is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate residential construction projects from start to finish with Project Managers.
  • Communicate with subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and clients.
  • Track schedules, deadlines, materials, and project milestones.
  • Assist with budgets, invoices, purchase orders, and job costs.
  • Visit job sites to monitor progress and help keep projects on track.
  • Troubleshoot scheduling, material, and day-to-day construction issues.
  • Maintain project documentation, reports, and files.
  • Help ensure quality, safety, and company standards are consistently met.
  • Keep clients informed and provide a positive experience throughout the project.

Skills

Strong communication
Problem-solving
Blueprint reading
Microsoft Outlook
Excel
Word

Tools

Microsoft Outlook
Excel
Word

Job description

Job Description
Assistant Residential Project Manager

$25.00$30.00/hour | Full Benefits | Growth Opportunity

Are you looking to take the next step in your residential construction career? We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager who enjoys being involved in the action coordinating projects, working with subcontractors, visiting job sites, solving problems, and helping keep projects moving forward.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with construction experience who wants to grow into a Project Manager role and gain hands‑on exposure to all aspects of residential construction.

What You'll Do
  • Work directly with Project Managers to coordinate residential construction projects from start to finish
  • Communicate with subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and clients
  • Track schedules, deadlines, materials, and project milestones
  • Assist with budgets, invoices, purchase orders, and job costs
  • Visit job sites to monitor progress and help keep projects on track
  • Troubleshoot scheduling, material, and day‑to‑day construction issues
  • Maintain project documentation, reports, and files
  • Help ensure quality, safety, and company standards are consistently met
  • Keep clients informed and provide a positive experience throughout the project
What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is organized, proactive, dependable, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities. You don't need to know everything on day onewe're looking for someone with a solid construction foundation who is eager to learn and grow.

Preferred Qualifications Include
  • Previous residential construction experience
  • 1+ year of Assistant Project Management or related experience preferred
  • Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively with trades, vendors, clients, and internal teams
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
  • Ability to read blueprints is a plus
Why Consider This Opportunity?

In addition to a competitive hourly rate, you'll have the opportunity to build your project management experience, take on greater responsibility, and grow your career in residential construction.

Benefits Include
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Retirement benefits

If you have construction experience and are ready for an opportunity where you can learn, contribute, and grow into greater project management responsibility, we'd like to hear from you.

Qualifications
  • Previous residential construction experience
  • 1+ year of Assistant Project Management or related experience preferred
  • Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively with trades, vendors, clients, and internal teams
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
  • Ability to read blueprints is a plus
Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Great, highly regarded places to work.

Back log list of projects for a 1 yr period

Great opportunity to learn - great pay!

Salary Type

Annual Salary

Salary Min

$ 25

Salary Max

$ 30

Currency Type

USD

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