Assistant Project Manager (Ground Up)

Job Summary

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) plays a key role in supporting the Project Manager with the day-to-day technical and administrative management of construction projects, gaining hands-on exposure to scheduling, coordination, and project execution for projects within our ground-up construction division.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and managing project budget for all assigned projects
• Contact Subcontractors and send out drawings to subs for pricing/contract awarding
• Perform weekly targeted safety inspections across the job to identify and correct hazards on the job
• Complete inspection checklists and review with the project Safety Team
• Manage the procurement process for all trades
• Develop Contract Items List for all trades/packages
• Review returned submittals & comments with Project Lead prior to issuance to subcontractors
• Develop, log, submit, follow up, review responses, distribute & coordinate with other members of the team to ensure responses are shared and the Work adjusted accordingly
• Create update contract and review with Project Lead prior to submitting to subcontractors after Best & Final meetings
• Ensure all documents are returned & initialed (even drawings if applicable)
• Implement cost management program for all trades
• Review, and project, work in place each month for all trades, in conjunction with the Project Lead and Lead Superintendent
• Produce monthly reports for project financials, schedule, and tracking of all trades
• Assist the Project Lead & Team in weekly meetings for all trades

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Project Engineer and/or Assistant Project Manager on ground-up construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively and follow through on commitments.
• Proven ability to perform under pressure while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Proficient in reading, interpreting, and applying commercial construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

Computer Systems

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Timberline (preferred but not required), On-Screen Takeoff (preferred but not required)

Salary Information

• To the extent this position is performed in New York City, the annual salary offered for this role is $110,000 - 140,000.

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