Assistant Project Manager

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About Construction Management—Leeding Builders Group (LBG)

Leeding Builders Group (LBG) is a New York-based construction manager specializing in open shop commercial, residential and hospitality projects. Founded on a reputation of professionalism and quality, with the financial backing of AECOM, we are one of New York City's premier builders.

As a separately branded entity of the AECOM Construction Management group, LBG operates independently with its own management structures and resources.

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Job Description

Leeding Builders Group  is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to be based in New York City.

Join our team of dedicated professionals committed to excellence, safety, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists the Project Management team with management administration on a moderate size and scope project, or a portion of a large size and scope project, following set guidelines for completion of tasks.
• Organizes and carries out most assignments in accordance with standard practices, instructions, or previous training. 
• Interact with Superintendents to address project questions/issues.
• Assists with and monitors change orders and other construction documentation.
• Review project costs and scheduling to ensure completion of project within budget and in conformance with contract. 
• Attend meetings and report on project tasks as needed.
• May provide technical direction and guidance to subordinate managers, enforces company and project policies.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS in Engineering, Construction Management or relevant curriculum + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred

Qualifications

• Experience from a larger GC is preferred.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• OSHA 10, 30.
• The ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Experience with building envelope trades and other relevant subcontractors.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam or other relevant construction management software.
• Exposure to project scheduling.

Additional Information

Additional Information

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position is not hybrid nor remote.
• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND LEEDING BUILDERS GROUP INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY JANUARY 22ND, 2027.

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