Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager - Healthcare

HITT Contracting Inc.•New York, NY

1d•$84,700 - $121,000

About The Position

An Assistant Project Manager (APM) obtains, evaluates, coordinates, and distributes the information and authorizations necessary to construct projects on time, within budget, and to the specified quality. The APM protects and promotes the interests of both the business and the client, while demonstrating the personal characteristics of a beginner-level leader. Learning paths, growth, and promotional opportunities vary; most team members work as APMs for two to six years. This role supports commercial construction projects in the healthcare sector and works closely with project superintendents and site operations teams throughout each project’s life. The position requires coordination of project documentation, budgets, schedules, quality control, logistics, meetings, and closeout activities. The base salary range for this position in New York City is $84,700 to $121,000. Compensation in other cities and states may vary. HITT Contracting offers performance-based bonuses, premium health care coverage including vision and dental, an employer-matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement, paid holidays and time off, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. Salary is determined based on the candidate’s professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Two to five years of commercial construction experience, including experience with a commercial general contractor.
Passion for construction and the industry, with the ability to recognize and seek quality.
Ability to learn and use sector- and project-specific software, including Microsoft Office (such as Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint), ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, and JD Edwards.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with audience-appropriate business writing and verbal skills.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate passion for construction and the industry.
Ability to gather data, interpret it into meaningful information, communicate it clearly, and understand how processes affect the broader business model.
Ability to organize and manage tasks and priorities.
Consistently demonstrate integrity in accordance with The HITT Way and HITT’s core values.
Commitment to continuous improvement and self-development.
Ability to adapt and exercise flexibility as technology, design, means, and methods change.
Ability to collaborate with people of varied backgrounds and styles.
Ability to create and maintain relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
Demonstrate respectfulness by being punctual, engaged, focused, and respectful of others.

Nice To Haves

A four-year degree from an accredited university, preferably with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business; additional work experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
Previous experience on commercial job sites.

Responsibilities

Maintain adherence to HITT’s safety standards.
Ensure required documentation is filed.
Assist in creating and managing the project budget for assigned projects.
Develop pre-construction RFP packages.
Assist with project meetings, setting milestones, and preparing monthly owner reports.
Establish project processes for RFIs, submittals, and pay applications, including approving pay applications and negotiating subcontract change orders.
Update the project schedule, ensure project quality control, and establish overall project logistics.
Assist in managing the project closeout process.
Collaborate with the project superintendent and site operations team throughout the project.