Assistant Project Manager

FAIRFIELD COUNTY OFFICE (this is for all parts of Fairfield County, and parts of New Haven County, CT) ****PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE LOCAL TO CT AND HAVE MANAGED MULTIPLE PROJECTS IN THE STATE OF CT!****** About the job The Assistant Project Manager (APM) plays a critical supporting role across all phases of the construction process, from pre-construction to final closeout. Working closely under the direction of the Project Manager, the APM helps ensure that projects are delivered on time, on budget, and according to specifications. This role maintains accurate and timely communication throughout the construction process with internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and construction professionals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assists the Project Manager in overseeing all operational aspects of construction projects, including tracking profit and loss, monitoring labor management, and maintaining up-to-date documentation and safety records. 100% of all work is in the state of CT, with 80+% in Fairfield County and the remaining 20% in New Haven County. The candidate must be able to work out of the Fairfield County, CT HQ 5 days a week. Helps build and maintain outstanding client relationships, assisting with project communications and progress reporting across all phases. Supports the RFP and bidding process by reviewing plans for scope, assisting in the creation of scope sheets, gathering proposal data, and helping develop baseline project schedules with key milestones. Assists in setting up project startup sheets, tracking project budgets, and verifying job cost allocations and scope coverage. Reviews subcontracts, scope line items, and subcontractor quotes alongside the PM prior to issuance to ensure no scope gaps exist. Drafts and tracks RFIs, Submittals, and Owner/Subcontractor Change Orders; maintains internal procurement logs and coordinates responses with Architects and Clients to evaluate cost and schedule impacts. Monitors procurement schedules, tracking material deliveries and long-lead items to keep job sites moving forward on schedule. Reviews subcontractor and supplier invoices for progressive and final payments, verifying completion against field progress before PM approval. Qualifications 3-5+ years of assistant project management or project administration experience with a commercial general contractor. Demonstrated experience in commercial construction, specifically with corporate interiors, tenant improvements (TI), or retail build-outs. Proven ability to support multiple fast-paced interior projects simultaneously. Strong computer skills with proficiency in project management software such as Procore and MS Project. Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Salary range is competitive ($80K-$105K+, dependent on experience). Client offers top-market compensation and growth potential for high-performing candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr