Assistant Project Manager
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About the role
Assistant Project Manager – Construction
Location: Astoria, Queens, NY (projects across New York City)
Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Career Progression
🚧 Looking to step into a Project Manager track role while gaining exposure to some of NYC’s most diverse construction projects?
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a well-established, full-service construction firm with nearly 30 years of experience delivering development, general contracting, and construction management services across the New York City metro area.
The company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality residential, commercial, institutional, and infrastructure projects — including multifamily housing, mixed-use developments, landmark rehabilitations, schools, and public facilities. With deep expertise navigating NYC agencies and a strong focus on value engineering, quality control, and on-time delivery, they are consistently recognized for excellence across complex, community-driven projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to gain hands-on exposure across the full project lifecycle, working alongside a highly experienced team of construction professionals including engineers, architects, and field leadership. The role offers clear progression into a Project Manager position.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in managing projects from design/preconstruction through closeout
Support estimating, budgeting, and value engineering efforts
Review subcontract agreements, bid documents, and project specifications
Assist with RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project schedules
Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, architects, consultants, and clients
Maintain project documentation, logs, and correspondence
Attend site visits to monitor progress, quality, and compliance with plans and schedules
Support permitting, inspections, and coordination with NYC agencies
Participate in project meetings and assist with overall project coordination
Requirements:
Background in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving ability
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience with AutoCAD and/or Procore is preferred
What’s on Offer:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Exposure to a diverse portfolio including residential, commercial, mixed-use, and infrastructure projects
Opportunity to work on technically complex and high-impact developments across NYC
Hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle, from design through completion
Strong mentorship from experienced industry professionals
Clear progression path to Project Manager within a growing, reputable firm
Stable pipeline of work across public and private sector clients
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