Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager – Construction Location: New York, NY Position: Full-Time, On-Site Anticipated Start: November 2026 Anticipated Completion: March 2027 Schedule: Day Shift Laland Baptiste, LLC is a construction management and consulting firm. Laland Baptiste provides innovative and professional services throughout all phases of the construction life cycle. We pride ourselves on being loyal and reliable to our customers, clients, and our greatest assets, our people. Laland Baptiste is dedicated to providing unparalleled services throughout the construction life cycle. These services include Construction Management, Program Management, Owners Representation, Resident Engineering, Inspection, Preconstruction Consulting, Change Order Review, Value Engineering, Administration Assistance, Document Control and Staff Augmentation. Our clients include the NYS Office of General Services, Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, NYC Health + Hospitals, NYC Department of Design and Construction, NYC Parks & Recreation, NYC School Construction Authority, NYC Economic Development Corporation, Battery Park City Authority, and NYS Parks, Recreations and Historic Preservation. Position Summary Laland Baptiste, LLC is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support an emergency construction project involving the replacement of a damaged sewer pipe within an institutional facility. The APM will provide full-time, on-site day-shift coverage beginning during preconstruction and continuing through project completion. The construction phase will take place during a limited shutdown window and will require strong coordination, documentation, and schedule management. Responsibilities Support day-to-day construction management and project coordination. Monitor field activities, project progress, schedules, and critical milestones. Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and project stakeholders. Track RFIs, submittals, change orders, shop drawings, and project documentation. Review drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract requirements. Attend project meetings and maintain meeting minutes and action items. Prepare and maintain accurate daily reports and project records. Identify and escalate potential schedule, coordination, or construction issues. Assist with project closeout and punch-list activities. Qualifications Construction management, engineering, architecture, or related experience. Previous experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, Project Coordinator, or similar construction role . Public-sector or institutional construction experience preferred. Experience with renovation, MEP/plumbing, infrastructure, shutdown, or accelerated construction projects is a plus. Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules, and construction documentation. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven construction environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced APM who is comfortable supporting a high-priority project with an aggressive construction schedule. Pay Rate: $45.00-$60.00/Hourly Salary.Actual compensation will depend on the individual’s qualifications, education, skills, and experience. Benefits of Working at Laland Baptiste: Medical / Prescription Plan Dental / Vision Plan Life Insurance Short / Long Term Disability Plan Flexible Spending Accounts 401K Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days Sick Leave Baptiste University - Continuing Education Laland Baptiste LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer Tina Ciullo Corporate Recruiter | View phone number on click.appcast.io | View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr