Assistant Project Manager
About the role
Leeding Builders Group (LBG), a New York-based construction manager specializing in open shop commercial, residential, and hospitality projects, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to be based in New York City. LBG operates as a separately branded entity of the AECOM Construction Management group with the financial backing of AECOM. Join a team of dedicated professionals committed to excellence, safety, and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Assists the Project Management team with management administration on a moderate size and scope project, or a portion of a large size and scope project, following set guidelines for completion of tasks.
- Organizes and carries out most assignments in accordance with standard practices, instructions, or previous training.
- Interacts with Superintendents to address project questions and issues.
- Assists with and monitors change orders and other construction documentation.
- Reviews project costs and scheduling to ensure completion of project within budget and in conformance with contract.
- Attends meetings and reports on project tasks as needed.
- May provide technical direction and guidance to subordinate managers, enforces company and project policies.
Requirements
Minimum requirements
- BA/BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant curriculum plus 4 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience from a larger general contractor.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings.
- Experience with building envelope trades and other relevant subcontractors.
- Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or other relevant construction management software.
- Exposure to project scheduling.
Work arrangement
- On-site position in New York City (not hybrid or remote).
- No sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.
- Pre-employment substance abuse test required.
- In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location required as a condition of employment.
- LBG intends to fill this position by January 22, 2027.
Compensation
Hourly rate range: $53.04 – $98.10, based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.
Benefits
AECOM offers comprehensive benefits which may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan (benefits vary by employment status).