Next-Gen Assistant Project Manager — NYC Renovations

Chapter Renovation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO annually

5 paid sick days annually

11 paid company holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Opportunities for career growth

Collaborative, high-performing team

Job summary

Chapter Renovation, a design-build firm delivering high-end residential renovations in NYC, seeks an organized, hands-on Assistant Project Manager to support our growing NYC operations. You’ll work alongside experienced Project Managers on exciting renovations, visit job sites, and help coordinate scheduling, budgeting, and day-to-day project tasks.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of residential renovation or construction PM experience, can read drawings, coordinate multiple trades, and stay

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in residential renovation or construction project management.
• Experience coordinating multiple trades on active projects.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Proficient with technology and construction management software.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset.
• Comfortable using AI tools as a daily part of work.
• Curious and open-minded approach to emerging technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing multiple NYC residential renovation projects.
• Support PMs with scheduling, budgeting, and coordination.
• Visit job sites to monitor progress, quality, safety, and subcontractor performance.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, deliveries, and inspections.
• Communicate with clients, architects, designers, and internal teams.
• Review plans, specifications, and project documentation.
• Identify and resolve issues before they become problems.
• Maintain project records, schedules, and reports.
• Keep projects on schedule while upholding quality standards.

Skills

Construction project management

Communication

Reading drawings

Multi-trade coordination

Technology literacy

Organizational skills

AI tools competency

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Tools

Construction management software

AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot)

Job description

Chapter Renovation, a design-build firm delivering high-end residential renovations in NYC, seeks an organized, hands-on Assistant Project Manager to support our growing NYC operations. You’ll work alongside experienced Project Managers on exciting renovations, visit job sites, and help coordinate scheduling, budgeting, and day-to-day project tasks.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of residential renovation or construction PM experience, can read drawings, coordinate multiple trades, and stay