Assistant Project Manager
Location: New York City, with travel across all five boroughsJob Type: Full-time, Permanent
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, submit, and track RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings, following up on approvals and outstanding information.
- Review civil drawings, specifications, and revised documents to identify scope requirements and potential issues.
- Support the coordination of sitework and wet utility activities, including drainage, stormwater, sanitary sewer, and water services as applicable.
- Assist with procurement, material tracking, and delivery coordination to support field schedules.
- Work with Project Managers and Superintendents to monitor progress and resolve day-to-day project issues.
- Assist with quantity takeoffs, cost tracking, change orders, and subcontractor documentation.
- Maintain project records, drawing logs, meeting minutes, and closeout documentation.
- Attend site visits and coordination meetings across the five boroughs as required.
Requirements
- Approximately 2-3 years of relevant construction experience with a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline; or at least 5 years of relevant experience without a degree.
- Experience working for a civil general contractor, sitework contractor, or civil subcontractor.
- Practical understanding of civil/sitework construction, ideally including underground wet utilities.
- Experience preparing and tracking RFIs and submittals.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Strong organisation, communication, and follow-up skills.
- Comfortable working closely with field teams and managing several priorities.
- Willingness and ability to travel to project sites throughout all five boroughs of New York City.
Candidates currently working as Assistant Project Managers or Project Engineers with relevant civil/sitework experience are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
- Healthcare, dental, vision, and 401(k) available.
- Exposure to varied construction projects throughout New York City.
- Opportunity to develop technical and project management skills alongside experienced construction leaders.