Assistant Project Manager - sports/athletic/tennis courts

Position Title: Assistant Project Manager

Location: Putnam County, NY

Work Arrangement: Onsite, with approximately 70% office work and 30% local field/site visits

Industry: Specialty Construction – Athletic Courts

Compensation: $45/hr ($130,000 to $145,000/yr)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, starting at 6:30 AM (average 50hrs/wk); occasional Saturdays and seasonal overtime

Please note: No employer-sponsored health plan currently; employees may purchase coverage through the company's broker, with a company stipend available.

Company Overview

An established, family-owned specialty construction business with approximately 50 years of experience designing, building, resurfacing, and maintaining athletic courts and sports facilities throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, with occasional projects elsewhere.

Services include tennis, pickleball, padel, basketball, and multisport courts; resurfacing and repairs; sitework and drainage; fencing; retaining walls; lighting; and air-supported sports structures.

Position Summary

The Assistant Project Manager will support project planning, scheduling, pricing, field crew coordination, vendor communication, and project execution. This is a hands-on role combining office-based project management with field coordination and occasional site visits.

The successful candidate will initially work closely with experienced project managers and company leadership, with the opportunity to assume increasing responsibility for projects and operations over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate schedules and daily activities for multiple field crews and active construction projects.
• Review emails, project schedules, and crew readiness with the project management team.
• Coordinate approximately 12 crews and resources, including construction crews and dump trucks.
• Manage multiple projects at different stages of completion.
• Review construction plans, evaluate site and foundation conditions, and communicate with engineers.
• Conduct site visits to assess project requirements and meet with property managers, tennis professionals, and private homeowners.
• Prepare project proposals using established contract and pricing templates.
• Obtain vendor quotes, coordinate material orders, and track proposal delivery and follow-up.
• Communicate schedule changes, project issues, and change orders to clients.
• Monitor project progress, coordinate field activities, and complete final site visits and project documentation.
• Work closely with senior project managers and company leadership to ensure projects are completed efficiently and successfully.

Required Qualifications

• At least 4 years of general contractor Assistant Project Manager experience.
• Experience coordinating and managing field crews.
• Experience overseeing multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Experience conducting site visits and coordinating with clients, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, respond to changing schedules, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and contribute immediately with limited day-to-day direction.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Pass background, drug test and have a clean/valid drivers license

Benefits

• Year-end bonus
• IRA
• Paid time off: two weeks
• Paid holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Labor Day, and July 4th.
• Health insurance: No employer-sponsored health plan currently; employees may purchase coverage through the company's broker, with a company stipend available.
• Company vehicle available when needed for job-related transportation and materials.

Career Opportunity

The position offers a path toward Senior Project Manager responsibilities as experienced team members transition toward retirement. The successful candidate can grow into greater ownership of project execution, field coordination, client relationships, and daily operations.