Assistant Project Manager (Ground Up)

JRM Construction Management, LLC•New York, NY

2d•$110,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Timberline
On-Screen Takeoff

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