Associate Project Manager

Blank Street; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

15 days of paid annual leave

Three health plan options

Commuter benefits

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Free coffee and matcha

Regular social outings

Free Blank Street swag

Job summary

Blank Street is searching for a detail-oriented Associate Project Manager to join our Construction team. This role focuses on driving retail buildouts from early planning to execution in our Brooklyn office.

The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of project coordination experience, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across teams. The position offers an annual salary of $75,000–$95,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years supporting construction or project-based work.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage timelines.
• Clear communication skills with cross-functional coordination.
• Comfort with documenting processes and maintaining records.
• Ability to travel for site visits and field coordination.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project trackers and action logs for visibility.
• Support coordination with vendors and architects.
• Track commitments, invoices, and support documentation.
• Assist with tracking long-lead items and delivery dates.
• Conduct site visits and document open items.
• Track permitting submissions and support landlord coordination.
• Schedule working sessions, capture decisions, and publish items.
• Drive punchlist and documentation for handoff to Facilities.

Skills

Project Coordination Experience

Organization Skills

Communication

Analytical / Admin Strength

Willingness to Travel

Tools

Asana

Spreadsheets

Job description

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Associate Project Manager to support our Construction team at Blank Street. In this role, you’ll help drive retail buildouts from early planning through closeout — coordinating timelines, critical path vendors, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality stores on schedule. This is a hands‑on opportunity where you will bridge the gap between project data and on‑the‑ground execution. This is an in‑person role based out of our Brooklyn, NY office and reports to the Head of Construction.

Who We’re Looking For

• Builder’s Mindset: Someone excited by the craft of bringing spaces to life and improving how projects get delivered.
• Strong Coordinator: Someone who can keep multiple workstreams moving, follow up consistently, and anticipate next steps.
• Detail‑Oriented & Organized: A person who won’t let key deliverables, approvals, or deadlines slip through the cracks.
• Efficient w/ Systems: Someone comfortable using tools like Asana (or similar), spreadsheets, and shared docs to track actions and communicate status.
• Proactive & Inquisitive: An individual eager to learn construction processes, ask great questions, and continuously improve the playbook.
• Reliable Communicator: A team player who can communicate clearly with internal partners and external vendors, escalating issues early when needed.

What You’ll Own

• Project Tracking & Reporting: Maintain project trackers, action logs, and weekly updates so stakeholders have clear visibility to schedule, scope, and risks.
• Vendor / Consultant Coordination: Support coordination with architects, general contractors, and vendors to keep deliverables on track.
• Budget & Change Support: Help track commitments, invoices, and change orders; flag variances and support documentation for approvals.
• Procurement & Lead‑Time Tracking: Assist with tracking long‑lead items (equipment/FF&E/finish packages), delivery dates, and readiness for install.
• Site Visits & Field Coordination: Conduct ad‑hoc site visits/punch walks, document open items, and help drive follow‑through with GCs, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Permitting & Municipal Coordination: Track permitting submissions/approvals and support coordination with landlords, permit expediters, agencies, and municipalities (including attending hearings/meetings as needed) to keep projects unblocked.
• Meeting Cadence & Follow‑Through: Schedule and run ad‑hoc working sessions, capture decisions, and publish clear action items and due dates to keep execution moving.
• Closeout Support: Evolve to help drive punchlist, turnover documentation, and closeout materials to enable smooth handoff to Facilities/Ops.

Requirements

• Project Coordination Experience: 1–3 years supporting construction, facilities, engineering, or similar project‑based work (internships/co‑ops welcomed).
• Organization Skills: Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple timelines and stakeholders.
• Communication: Clear communication skills to coordinate across cross‑functional teams and external partners.
• Analytical / Admin Strength: Comfort with spreadsheets, documenting processes, and keeping clean records.
• Willingness to Travel (as needed): Ability to visit sites and support field coordination when required.

Benefits & Perks

• $75,000‑$95,000 annual salary
  • Blank Street, in good faith, believes that the posted salary range is accurate for this role at the time of posting. Our salary ranges are rooted in the desire to pay competitively relative to our organization size and industry, reflecting just one part of the total compensation package. Blank Street may pay more or less than the posted range based on factors such as relevant experience and skills, qualifications and location, among others. This range may be modified in the future.
• Equity package
• 15 days of paid annual leave (on top of company‑observed holidays and sick time)
• Three health plan options, with full coverage available for two employee‑only tiers.
• Commuter benefits
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave
• Exclusive access to our coveted Regulars program – yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more!
• Regular social outings with the team
• Free Blank Street swag