Senior Assistant Project Manager, Ground-Up Multifamily Construction

Location: Stamford, CT

Job Type: Full Time

Industry: Multifamily Development & Construction

Pay: $120,000 - $140,000 base salary, with room to go higher for an exceptional candidate

An employee-owned real estate developer and general contractor based in Westchester, NY is hiring a Senior Assistant Project Manager for a 150-unit ground-up multifamily development in New Haven, CT. You'll partner with an experienced Project Manager across all phases of construction, gaining exposure to both the development and construction sides of the business. This is a high-end APM seat with real change order ownership, comparing drawing revisions to determine scope and pricing, not just processing paperwork, with a strong path to Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in delivering a ground-up multifamily project from start to finish
• Independently compare prior and current drawing sets to identify scope changes, and determine what change orders are needed and how they should be priced, not just process the paperwork
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and self-performed work
• Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, and project documentation
• Track project schedules, procurement, budgets, and cost reporting
• Participate in project meetings and assist with project closeout

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, or similar role, at the senior end of that range
• Strong, hands-on change order judgment: comfortable reading drawing revisions and independently determining scope impact and pricing, not just documenting what's handed to you
• Strong understanding of construction documents, scheduling, and cost control
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar software

Preferred

• Ground-up multifamily construction experience
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Prior exposure to Project Manager-level responsibilities

Compensation and Benefits

• $120,000 - $140,000 base salary, with room to go higher for an exceptional candidate
• Annual bonus
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) giving employees an ownership stake in the company
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off and company holidays
• Long-term career advancement, including a path to Project Manager

This is a confidential search conducted on behalf of the hiring company. The company name is shared directly with candidates who advance in the process.

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