Assistant Project Manager

About the role

This role is ideal for an emerging construction professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to grow their management skills while contributing to meaningful, high-profile work.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Project Managers and Senior Project Managers throughout all phases of the project lifecycle, from post-contract handoff through project closeout.
• Aid with RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and document control.
• Coordinate materials, site access, and scheduling details with field teams and subcontractors.
• Track budgets, cost-to-complete forecasts, and assist the Project Admin team with requisitions.
• Help maintain project documentation, including project schedule, change orders, RFIs, scope changes and job budgeting support.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and assist in field coordination.
• Lead planning and execution of smaller-scale or short-duration projects.
• Communicate directly with clients, GCs, and field staff.
• Identify project risks and escalate issues to the project team when needed.
• Serve as a day-to-day liaison between PMs, field teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Participate in planning and coordination meetings as needed.
• Assist with safety tracking, punch list generation, and progress monitoring.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and project partners, as directed.
• Take lead responsibility for smaller or short-duration projects with PM/ Sr. PM oversight.
• Organize and track short-term schedules, materials, and logistics.
• Escalate risks or issues promptly and ensure appropriate team communication.

Requirements

• 3 - 5 years of experience in construction or adjacent field
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Historic Preservation, or a related field preferred
• Comfortable reading and interpreting construction documents and specifications
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• General understanding of building systems and finishes
• Knowledge of historic building materials such as plaster, decorative painting, etc. is preferred
• Ability to adapt and pivot as needed (no two jobs are the same)
• Familiarity with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, Bluebeam, Sage/Timberline, Microsoft Project
• OSHA 30 required; SST (for NYC candidates) preferred. Can be obtained once hired
• Must be able to travel and assist in managing projects across multiple regions as needed

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) eligibility

Pay

$75k - $90k

Schedule

Full time