Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Project Manager / Entry-Level Estimator Marine ConstructionJob Description

We are seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager / Entry-Level Estimator to join a well-established marine construction company in Westhampton Beach, NY .

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional looking to build a career in construction project management and estimating . No prior construction or estimating experience is required comprehensive training and mentorship will be provided.

In this role, you will work alongside experienced Project Managers and Estimators, gaining hands-on experience with the planning, estimating, and coordination of both public and private construction projects. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with numbers and spreadsheets, and eager to learn and grow into a Project Manager role.

• Assist Project Managers with day-to-day coordination of active marine construction projects.
• Support the preparation of estimates, bids, and proposals for public and private projects.
• Review and organize project documents, specifications, drawings, and bid information.
• Gather and track pricing, quantities, project costs, schedules, and other key information.
• Create and maintain project spreadsheets, reports, and documentation using Microsoft Excel.
• Track project timelines, deliverables, and outstanding items to help keep projects on schedule.
• Communicate professionally with internal teams, vendors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist with project-related follow-up and documentation throughout the lifecycle of a project.
• Work closely with experienced Project Managers and construction professionals to learn project scopes, requirements, and industry processes.
• Develop a working knowledge of construction estimating, bidding, project coordination, and marine construction operations.

• 1+ year of professional work experience preferred.
• Bachelors degree preferred; degrees in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related fields are a plus.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Westhampton Beach, NY.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

-- Attractive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k) - Employee pays $0 out of pocket for medical benefits. - 7 paid holidays - 2 weeks PTO - Bonus potential

This is a fully onsite position in Westhampton Beach,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Actalent

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.