Assistant Project Manager

Schimenti Construction Company•Rye Brook, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Schimenti Construction Company, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Over the past 25+ years, we’ve built a team of dedicated, hard-working professionals who take pride in their work and in supporting one another. Whether it’s a flagship retail store or a complex commercial build, we’re focused on delivering exceptional results and best-in-class service for our clients. As employee-owners, we’re proud to work with some of the world’s most prestigious brands. In 2025, we were honored to be named East Coast Contractor of the Year by Engineering News Record (ENR). Teamwork, accountability, professionalism, consistently driving for results…that’s how we Build Different. We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager for our Rye Brook, NY office location. This role supports the successful execution of assigned projects, provides support to facilitate planning and coordination of construction activities to ensure that all project objectives are accomplished, and ensures project profitability targets are achieved.

Requirements

3+ years of Construction Project Management experience, strong preference for retail construction experience
Must have experience managing projects with high intensity and short-term duration of 12-16 weeks
Buyout proficiency and experience with leveling trades
Creating and processing RFI's using Procore or similar technology
Scheduling proficiency
Document management
Financial accountability
Presentation skills and ability to lead meetings
Excellent MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook skills required
Proficiency with MS Project or equivalent
Procore or experience with a similar software experience

Nice To Haves

OSHA-30 preferred
College degree in Construction or Engineering preferred
Timberline/Sage experience a plus

Responsibilities

Take an active role in supporting jobs and project management teams in each phase including pre-construction, construction, closeout, and post-construction services
Identify and focus on critical issues related to constructability including associated costs and logistical issues
Ensure timely and accurate completion of all Schimenti financial processes, controls, and reports, i.e., internal budgets, costs to complete, billings, collections, subcontractor payments, change order preparation and resolution, contracts, etc.
Ensure that jobs are completed according to schedule and meet profit goals
Develop, nurture, and maintain ongoing client, architect, subcontractor, and industry relationships at the appropriate level reinforcing Schimenti's commitment to continue addressing their needs and interests
Promote positive subcontractor relations by dealing professionally and fairly with all subcontractors and vendors and instill this philosophy within the team at all times
Review subcontractor and vendor invoices throughout the lifecycle of the project and approve for payment or negotiate appropriate changes
Oversee change orders and RFIs, prepare as needed
Keep consistent lines of communication open with clients and proactively share project progress and budget matters
Respond to work delays, emergencies, and other problems as needed
Ensure punch list completion