Public Construction Assistant Project Manager - Brooklyn, NY

Michael Page; New York (NY); On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical benefits

Travel assistance for project-related

Commuting support

Job summary

Michael Page seeks a Public Construction Assistant Project Manager in Brooklyn, NY to support large-scale public projects for NYC and NYS agencies. You will handle project administration, document control, and reporting while collaborating with project managers, field teams, clients, and subcontractors.

The role involves managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, logs, and closeout activities, with a focus on compliance and audit-ready documentation for projects over $40M.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction project management or project engineering experience.
• Experience supporting public-sector construction projects for NYC and/or New York State agencies.
• Experience on projects valued at $20 million+.
• Strong organization and document control skills.
• Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and closeout processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in management of public construction projects for NYC and NYS agencies.
• Prepare, track, and maintain RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and project logs.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field staff to meet project goals.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure agency and contract compliance.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, procurement, and milestones.
• Support progress reporting, project meetings, and client communications.
• Track outstanding items and follow up with stakeholders to keep projects moving.
• Assist with project closeout, including punch list and turnover documentation.
• Ensure files are organized, accurate, and audit-ready throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide administrative support on projects exceeding $40M in value.

Skills

Construction project management

Coordination

Documentation

Communication

Multi-tasking

Public-sector experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Civil Engineering / Architecture

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

As a Public Construction Assistant Project Manager - Brooklyn, NY you will support the successful delivery of large-scale public construction projects for New York City and New York State agencies. You will play a critical role in project administration, document control, contract compliance, coordination, and reporting while working closely with project managers, field teams, clients, and subcontractors.

Our client is a well-established construction and development firm with a strong presence in the New York metropolitan area. The company specializes in delivering complex public-sector projects and is recognized for its expertise in managing government agency requirements, project documentation, regulatory compliance, and successful project execution.

• Assist in the management of public construction projects for NYC and New York State agencies.
• Prepare, track, and maintain RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and project logs.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field staff to ensure project goals are met.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance with agency requirements and contract specifications.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, procurement activities, and project milestones.
• Support progress reporting, project meetings, and client communications.
• Track outstanding items and follow up with project stakeholders to keep projects moving forward.
• Assist with project closeout, including punch list completion and turnover documentation.
• Ensure project files are organized, accurate, and audit-ready throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide administrative and operational support to Project Managers on projects exceeding $40M in value.

Profile

• 3+ years of construction project management or project engineering experience.
• Experience supporting public-sector construction projects for NYC and/or New York State agencies.
• Strong understanding of RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, document control, and project closeout processes.
• Experience working on construction projects valued at $20 million+.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage large volumes of project documentation and paperwork.
• Knowledge of public bid procedures, contract administration, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Procore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary up to $135,000.
• Company-paid medical benefits.
• Travel assistance provided for project-related commuting.
• Opportunity to work on impactful public-sector construction projects throughout New York City.
• Stable pipeline of work with NYC and New York State agency clients.
• Career growth opportunities within a growing construction organization.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.