Career Opportunity: Assistant Project Manager – Construction

Rosenblum Companies; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rosenblum Companies seeks an organized Assistant Project Manager to support commercial, multifamily, and mixed-use construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will coordinate with designers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure progress and budget adherence.

The role offers exposure to all project phases, with growth opportunities in a hands-on construction environment and collaboration with experienced professionals.

Formación

• 2–3 years of experience in the Construction Management field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• Experience in a general contracting and real estate development environment.
• Proficient with construction and business software/applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Yardi CM).
• Experience with Passive House, NetZero or other sustainable design construction projects preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Support the Director of Construction Management and Project Manager(s) in planning, coordinating, and monitoring assigned projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Perform quantity and material takeoffs, assist with estimating, obtain bids and proposals to inform project budget.
• Update and maintain project schedules to identify milestones, delays, and required follow‑up.
• Coordinate with team members, design professionals, subcontractors, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure coordinated progress.
• Participate in project completion including walkthroughs, final payments, and closeout document delivery.

Conocimientos

Construction Management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Travel flexibility

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Yardi CM

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Project Manager – Construction
Full-Time
Salary Range: $65,000 to $80,000 Annually

Are you looking to grow your career in construction management while making a meaningful impact on the communities you help build? The Rosenblum Companies is seeking an organized, and motivated Assistant Project Manager to support the successful delivery of commercial, multifamily, and mixed-use construction and development projects. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced construction professionals and gain exposure to all phases of the project lifecycle, from preconstruction through project closeout.

About us:

The Rosenblum Companies is one of the Capital District’s largest fully integrated real estate development and management companies. Our portfolio encompasses over 1.7 million square feet of award-winning properties. We’re proud to have been named Developer of the Year in 2024 and one of Albany’s “Best Places to Work” and Times Union’s “Top Workplaces!”

• Support the Director of Construction Management and Project Manager(s) in planning, coordinating, and monitoring assigned projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Perform quantity and material takeoffs, assist with estimating, obtain bids and proposals to inform project budget.
• Update and maintain project schedules to ensure design and construction milestones are identified and tracked. Identify delays, communicate impacts, and required follow‑up.
• Coordinate with company team members, design professionals, subcontractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders to ensure coordinated progress.
• Participate in project completion including walkthroughs, final payments, and closeout document delivery.

Construction Documentation Management

• Maintain appropriate documentation throughout the project including RFIs, submittals and certificates of insurance.
• Prepare and distribute closeout materials, including warranties, operation and maintenance manuals, training records, as-built drawings, lien releases, labor manifests where required, and manufacturer instructions.

Safety & Quality Control

• Promote a strong safety culture and support compliance with OSHA requirements and company safety policies
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with approved plans, specification and quality expectations

Other General Duties and Expectations

• Visit project sites as needed to observe progress, assist with coordination, document conditions, and support quality and safety initiatives. Work with field leadership to identify and resolve issues before they affect project performance.
• Communicate and reinforce company and project safety requirements, including applicable OSHA standards. Promptly report unsafe conditions and coordinate corrective follow‑up.
• Promote sustainability and energy efficiency throughout construction operations.
• Prepare and present project status reports.
• Track and maintain subcontractor application for payment of required attachments including payroll verification, partial and final lien releases for subs, sub-tier subs, vendors, consultants, and material providers.
• Other tasks assigned based on the needs of the company.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures with ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to internal customers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly.
• Collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• 2-3 years of experience in the Construction Management field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and practical experience.
• Experience in a general contracting and real estate development environment.
• Proficient with construction and business software/applications (\"e.g., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Yardi CM\") and ability to adapt to new technology and mentor team in doing so.
• Experience with Passive House, NetZero or other sustainable design construction projects, including an understanding of the products and systems utilized, as well as the construction execution requirements associated with projects of this nature preferred.
• Proven ability to build and maintain quality relationships with clients, stakeholders, architects, engineers, sub-contractors, and team members.
• Ability to travel between job sites; a clean driving record and reliable transportation are required.
• Ability to work with sensitive files and maintain confidentiality.

Working Conditions & Physical Effort

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to engage in physical activity including walking, bending, stooping, lifting, carrying, reaching, use fingers and hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear. The ability to sit or stand as needed, potentially for prolonged periods, is required.
• Ability to lift 25-50 pounds, independently or with assistance.
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds to inspect work, work at heights (including, but not limited to roof work), and in inclement weather.
• Work is done both indoors (office areas, shop areas, storage areas) and outdoors where noise levels may be low, moderate or high, requiring the individual to moderate the volume of speech and devices. Maintenance/construction/other activity at company properties may occasionally involve moderate exposure to elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, unpleasant odors, pets, and/or loud noises.

This position may require exposure to work areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.

Compensation

RDC offers competitive compensation, paid time off, company-paid health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, and a company- matched 401(k) plan, along with training and career advancement. Anticipated Annual Salary Range: $70,000 to $80,000