Assistant Project Manager

Recruitment Team • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager assists the Project Manager with administering project costs and schedules, estimating changes, supervising document and shop drawing controls, and ensuring efficient information flow between the design team and subcontractors. The role supports coordination and administration across all areas of a construction project, including field engineering, procurement, subcontracting, construction documentation, safety communication, and project closeout.

The position requires broad knowledge of administrative practices, negotiation skills, construction practices and economics, current design and construction methods, and applicable safety requirements. Knowledge of New York City building codes and ADA standards is also required. The role calls for sound judgment, follow-through, prioritization around critical deadlines, a positive attitude toward field work, and the ability to identify and efficiently resolve issues. The Assistant Project Manager also develops and trains subordinates.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Required proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Project.
• Broad knowledge of administrative practices and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of related construction practices and economics, including current knowledge of new design and construction methods.
• Knowledge of safety compliance, including federal, state, and local safety codes.
• Knowledge of New York City building codes and ADA standards.
• Ability to prioritize assignments based on critical deadlines and follow through until tasks are completed.
• Ability to recognize problems, evaluate facts, and resolve issues efficiently; seek supervisor assistance when necessary.
• Highly motivated self-starter with good interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude toward field work and sound judgment in making field decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management preferred.
• Broad residential experience and knowledge of block and plank structures, concrete superstructures, and MEP systems preferred.
• AutoCAD recommended.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the work.
• Assist the Project Manager with managing engineers onsite.
• Direct engineering activities in preparation of project proposals, including estimating engineering staffing, quantities, scope reviews, and schedules.
• Direct preparation of quantity listings for field-purchased materials and equipment.
• Supervise preparation of construction drawings and schedules.
• Ensure preparation of as-built drawings and other job plans.
• Prepare meeting minutes and agendas.
• Assist with interpreting design drawings and monitoring equipment installation, and plan for delivery of construction materials and equipment.
• Review specifications, purchase orders, subcontracts, inspection reports, delivery schedules, instruction manuals, and technical data to assist and advise onsite.
• Create scope sheets and level bids; assist the Project Manager in negotiating and awarding subcontracts.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager on activities affecting contract administration.
• Prioritize assignments based on critical deadlines.
• Resolve field-initiated questions by consulting with the design team, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Assist with the financial closeout of a project.
• Assist with organizing, managing, and obtaining TCO/FCO.
• Assist with communicating safety standards and protocols to subcontractors.
• Develop and train subordinates.
• Follow through on tasks until completion, identify problems, evaluate facts, and seek supervisor assistance when necessary.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward field work and demonstrate sound judgment in field decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level