Assistant Project Manager - Construction - Manhattan
Our client is a premier luxury residential General Contractor specializing in architect-driven interior renovations throughout Manhattan. Their portfolio includes full-gut apartment renovations, penthouse buildouts, historic brownstone restorations, townhouse transformations, and custom residences featuring bespoke millwork, premium finishes, and exceptional craftsmanship.
As an Assistant Project Manager - Construction - Manhattan, you will be responsible for:
- Supporting Project Managers throughout all phases of luxury residential project delivery
- Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking
- Managing RFIs, submittals, and change order logs
- Coordinating architects, interior designers, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors
- Assisting with procurement and contract administration
- Maintaining project schedules and milestone updates
- Tracking project documentation and reporting requirements
- Supporting field teams and Superintendents with project coordination
- Assisting with custom millwork, cabinetry, stone, metal, and specialty finish packages
- Participating in homeowner and project team meetings
- Reviewing architectural drawings, specifications, and shop drawings
- Monitoring project progress and assisting with issue resolution
- Supporting project closeout and turnover activities
The successful candidate will have:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred
- 2-5 years of experience in Project Engineering, Project Coordination, or Assistant Project Management
- Experience with high-end residential interior renovations
- Exposure to gut renovations of apartments, penthouses, brownstones, townhouses, duplexes, or custom residences
- Understanding of custom millwork, cabinetry, stone, plaster, architectural details, and luxury finishes
- Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project controls
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, or related construction software preferred
- Strong attention to detail and desire to grow within luxury residential construction
What's on offer:
- Competitive base salary: $70,000 - $110,000+
- Annual performance bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Commuter benefits or transportation allowance
- Clear advancement path to Project Manager
- Mentorship from experienced luxury construction professionals
- Exposure to prestigious apartment, penthouse, brownstone, and townhouse renovations
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Stable pipeline of luxury residential projects
- Collaborative and employee-focused company culture
- Long-term career growth with a leading luxury residential builder
Apply today to join a premier builder as an Assistant Project Manager - Construction - Manhattan and gain valuable experience delivering some of New York City's most sophisticated apartment, penthouse, brownstone, and townhouse renovation projects.