Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer – High‑End Residential & Hospitality (Growth to PM)

About the role

This is a hybrid role for a professional with experience in the built environment—commercial or residential construction, architecture, engineering (MEP/structural), interior design, or a related field—who is ready to move into a project management track.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers and site leadership in delivering high-end residential, hospitality, and select commercial projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Support estimating and purchasing activities, including scope reviews, quantity take-offs, bid comparisons, subcontractor and vendor proposals, and preparation of purchase orders.
• Contribute to budget management and cost tracking: change orders, allowances, value-engineering options, and monthly cost reports.
• Cook up subcontractors and vendors: RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, construction details, and installation sequencing.
• Maintain project documentation: meeting minutes, action lists, logs (RFIs, submittals, change orders), and drawing updates.
• Aid in project schedules: updating Gantt charts, tracking milestones, and following up on critical path items with the project team.
• Interface with architects, designers, engineers, and owners on clarifications, design intent, and site conditions in a professional, organized manner.
• Help enforce quality, safety, and cleanliness standards on high-end sites, ensuring the finished product meets the level of detail our clients expect.
• Utilize project management software, cloud file systems, and standard office tools (Excel, Word, email) to keep information organized and actionable.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
• Estimating or purchasing in a commercial or residential construction firm.
• Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or Assistant Superintendent.
• Architecture, interior design, MEP or structural engineering, or other adjacent built-environment roles with direct project exposure.
• Experience working on construction projects (commercial, residential, hospitality, or similar), with an understanding of how drawings, specifications, budgets, and schedules interact.
• Strong comfort with technology: Excel, email, cloud file storage, and at least one project management or construction management platform.
• Demonstrated ability to manage details, follow up consistently, and keep multiple tasks organized without overlooking details or commitments.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills with clients, design teams, and subcontractors.
• Ability to work on-site in the Millerton, NY area most of the week, with occasional travel to project locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with high-end residential or hospitality projects where finishes, details, and client experience are critical.
• Familiarity with AIA contracts, RFIs, submittals, and change order processes.
• Prior exposure to scheduling (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar tools).
• Experience coordinating with architects, interior designers, and consultants on design details, mock-ups, and field adjustments.
• Construction-related degree (Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design) or equivalent hands-on experience.

Skills

• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in identifying and resolving issues before they escalate.
• Motivated to grow into a role with ownership of scopes, budgets, and schedules, rather than remaining solely in a support capacity.
• Comfortable using technology and structured systems to manage information and workflows.
• Comfortable working in a rural setting while collaborating with sophisticated clients and design teams based in major markets.
• Communicate clearly, take initiative, and consistently follow through on commitments without requiring close supervision.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay

$60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, role fit, and level of responsibility.

Application

Please submit:

• A resume summarizing your experience in construction, architecture, engineering, interior design, or related fields.
• A brief cover note describing:
• The types of projects you have worked on (commercial, high-end residential, hospitality, etc.).
• Your primary role(s) to date (estimating, purchasing, PE/APM, assistant superintendent, design, etc.).
• Why you are interested in moving into a project management track focused on high-end residential and hospitality work in the Hudson Valley.

Application Question(s)

• In 3–4 sentences, describe a project or assignment where you had to manage multiple moving parts (deadlines, people, and information) and keep everything organized. What was your role, and what specific steps did you take to stay on top of the details and ensure the work was completed correctly?
• Which software tools have you used regularly in your past roles to manage project information (for example: Excel, Word, project management or construction management platforms, cloud file storage, etc.)? Please list the tools and briefly describe how you used them.

Experience

• Construction or Built-Environment: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute

Millerton, NY 12546 (Required)

Work Location

Hybrid remote in Millerton, NY 12546