Assistant Project Manager - Construction

TES Staffing • Buffalo, NY

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Assistant Project Manager Commercial Construction - Flooring Projects Buffalo, NY Looking for the next step after your first construction job? This role is designed to take someone with one to three years of experience and develop them into a Project Manager. Our client, a rapidly growing commercial flooring contractor serving major construction projects across New York State, is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join their Buffalo office. This role is ideal for someone with 1- 3 years of experience in construction or a construction adjacent industry who is ready to take the next step in their career and begin running projects, learning estimating, and eventually managing their own book of work. The person in this role will work closely with senior leadership and project managers to help coordinate and execute commercial construction projects. Over time, this position evolves into managing projects independently and potentially moving into client facing support roles. This is a true career building opportunity within a company known for developing internal talent. One former hire in this role joined at $52K and grew to $85K within four years. What You'll Do As an Assistant Project Manager, you will support and eventually lead various aspects of commercial flooring projects from kickoff through completion. Responsibilities include: Assist with managing commercial construction projects from start to finish Coordinate with project managers, field installers, warehouse staff, and customers Help build project schedules and track progress against timelines Communicate regularly with general contractors and job site teams Conduct site visits to review progress and address field needs Track materials, lead times, and installation sequencing Help prepare change orders, project documentation, and close-out materials Review project costs and help ensure jobs remain on budget Support estimating activities including takeoffs, bids, and proposals Help identify and solve project challenges quickly and proactively Over time, strong performers will begin owning projects, managing job profitability, and potentially developing client relationships. What we are looking for: This role is perfect for someone who has already been in the construction world long enough to know the pace and pressure, and wants more responsibility.

Requirements

• One to three years of experience in construction or a related industry
• Experience working with general contractors, subcontractors, or project teams
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Comfort working both in the office and occasionally in the field
• A strong work ethic and willingness to jump in wherever needed
• Confidence, resilience, and the ability to handle fast-moving projects
• Strong computer and technology skills

Nice To Haves

• A Construction Management, Engineering, or Business degree is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing commercial construction projects from start to finish
• Coordinate with project managers, field installers, warehouse staff, and customers
• Help build project schedules and track progress against timelines
• Communicate regularly with general contractors and job site teams
• Conduct site visits to review progress and address field needs
• Track materials, lead times, and installation sequencing
• Help prepare change orders, project documentation, and close-out materials
• Review project costs and help ensure jobs remain on budget
• Support estimating activities including takeoffs, bids, and proposals
• Help identify and solve project challenges quickly and proactively

Benefits

• This role offers significant earning potential through project bonuses and career advancement.
• The company also provides project-based bonuses tied to the jobs you help manage, creating strong financial upside.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed