Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

An established company based in Garden City, NY with over 35 years in operation is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with 2-3+ years of construction project management experience to join their team. This role supports the management of luxury and national retail fit-out and tenant improvement projects for brands such as Coach, Prada, Nike, Christian Dior, and Zara, working closely with project managers, site superintendents, subcontractors, and clients to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within scope.

Offer: Salary range: $65,000-$85,000+, contingent on experience Health, dental, and vision insurance (est.) Paid time off and holidays (est.) 401(k) or retirement plan (est.)

Qualifications: 2-3+ years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager Demonstrated experience with luxury and national retail fit-outs and tenant improvement projects for brands such as Coach, Prada, Nike, Christian Dior, and Zara Experience with remodels of operating businesses and complete fit-outs of new spaces; ground-up construction experience is a plus Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Experience with Procore, Raken, PlanGrid, and Timberline is strongly preferred Strong knowledge of construction management methods and processes Ability to read blueprints and develop takeoffs and subcontractor scope documents Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively across teams, clients, and subcontractors

Responsibilities: Work alongside the project manager to assist with developing and maintaining project schedules, ensuring field staff provide accurate 3-week look-ahead schedules Prepare and assemble complete start-up packages for field superintendents, including site books, green books, current drawing sets, and coordination of porta-potties and dumpsters Ensure subcontractors are always working from the latest plan set and that updated drawings are distributed promptly Follow up with subcontractors to confirm insurance documentation is received prior to the start of their scope Track and coordinate project materials such as restroom accessories, tile, wallpaper, furniture, lighting packages, and specialty items Collect all subcontractor submittals, provide them to the client, and maintain accurate tracking logs Review subcontractor-submitted change orders, coordinate with the project manager, and submit to the client for approval Release approved change orders and track them in the project folder and budget Conduct daily check-ins with the site superintendent to monitor project progress, address issues, and loop in the project manager as needed Coordinate and facilitate weekly project calls with the client, architect of record, engineer of record, and site superintendent Compile and distribute weekly client packages including weekly reports, 3-week look-ahead schedules, RFI logs, submittal logs, site photos, and project schedules Maintain and update all third-party software platforms including Raken, PlanGrid, and Timberline Follow up on open change orders to ensure timely resolution Initiate and coordinate closeout documentation requests to subcontractors in alignment with the project schedule Ensure as-built drawings are being actively developed and maintained by the site superintendent

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.