Assistant Project Manager III

Summary of Position


The Assistant Project Manager reports to a Project Manager, Level I, II, III or to a Senior Project Manager. Assistant Project Managers may perform a broad range of supportive and necessary technical tasks of varying degrees of difficulty in a variety of assignments within the Construction Management Dept. while receiving training in all phases of assigned construction projects related to the mission.

1. 1. Responsibilities:

• Serves as an essential member of the project team, and under general supervision, coordinates and expedites the development or improvement of a number of more complex capital projects; may assist in expediting the development of complex projects which are the immediate responsibility of a Project Manager; and ensures the quality and high standards of contract performance and compliance in all aspects of assigned projects.
• The Assistant Project Manager Level III assists in making decisions and taking actions in a timely manner to expedite the completion of the construction process.
• The Assistant Project Manager Level III assists in correcting mistakes and errors before they can be extensively incorporated into the project.

1. Duties:

• Under direct supervision of a Project Manager, will perform more complex and difficult technical tasks, such as the negotiations of change orders and contracts.
• Prepare drafts of job status and other reports for review by Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.
• May assist in overseeing the consultant selection and contracting process, and manages these contracts, or retains in-house design and construction management staff.
• Respond to external and internal request(s) for information/ data in a timely manner, within pre-established parameters.
• Provide guidance and advise Assistant Project Manager Level I. May perform job duties of Assistant Project Manager Level I.
• Visit various job sites to perform post-occupancy evaluations of the facilities in conjunction with the Department of Education.
• Perform other related tasks.

​​​​ Minimum Requirements:

• Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture, construction management, engineering, environmental services or related course work.
• Three (3) years of full -time paid construction work experience.
• MUST HAVE A driver’s license valid in New York Stat e.