Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

At Schimenti Construction Company, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Over the past 25+ years, we've built a team of dedicated, hard-working professionals who take pride in their work and in supporting one another. Whether it's a flagship retail store or a complex commercial build, we're focused on delivering exceptional results and best-in-class service for our clients. As employee-owners, we're proud to work with some of the world's most prestigious brands. In 2025, we were honored to be named East Coast Contractor of the Year by Engineering News Record (ENR). Teamwork, accountability, professionalism, consistently driving for results…that's how we Build Different.

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager for our Rye Brook, NY office location. This role supports the successful execution of assigned projects, provides support to facilitate planning and coordination of construction activities to ensure that all project objectives are accomplished, and ensures project profitability targets are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Take an active role in supporting jobs and project management teams in each phase including pre-construction, construction, closeout, and post-construction services
• Identify and focus on critical issues related to constructability including associated costs and logistical issues
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all Schimenti financial processes, controls, and reports, i.e., internal budgets, costs to complete, billings, collections, subcontractor payments, change order preparation and resolution, contracts, etc.
• Ensure that jobs are completed according to schedule and meet profit goals
• Develop, nurture, and maintain ongoing client, architect, subcontractor, and industry relationships at the appropriate level reinforcing Schimenti's commitment to continue addressing their needs and interests
• Promote positive subcontractor relations by dealing professionally and fairly with all subcontractors and vendors and instill this philosophy within the team at all times
• Review subcontractor and vendor invoices throughout the lifecycle of the project and approve for payment or negotiate appropriate changes
• Oversee change orders and RFIs, prepare as needed
• Keep consistent lines of communication open with clients and proactively share project progress and budget matters
• Respond to work delays, emergencies, and other problems as needed
• Ensure punch list completion

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Construction Project Management experience, strong preference for retail construction experience
• Must have experience managing projects with high intensity and short-term duration of 12-16 weeks
• OSHA-30 preferred
• College degree in Construction or Engineering preferred
• Occasional travel as required
• Buyout proficiency and experience with leveling trades
• Creating and processing RFI's using Procore or similar technology
• Scheduling proficiency
• Document management
• Financial accountability
• Presentation skills and ability to lead meetings

Technical Skills

• Excellent MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook skills required
• Proficiency with MS Project or equivalent
• Procore or experience with a similar software experience
• Timberline/Sage experience a plus.