Assistant Project Manager, Commercial Construction

Title: Assistant Project Manager, Construction

Location: New York City

Competitive Base + Bonus + Benefits

Our client is a well-established NYC based full-service General Contractor specializing in commercial projects including corporate office full build outs and interiors. They are seeking a talented Assistant Project Manager to assist with new and existing construction.

The Role:

• Able to build, understand and maintain a project budget.
• Have a complete understanding of the RFI process, including keeping and maintaining RFI logs.
• Able to assist in the preparation of prime contracts, subcontracts & purchase orders.
• Understand the differences between payment bonds and performance bonds and be able to request and execute as needed.
• Have a complete understanding of the submittal process and be capable of maintaining a submittal log.
• Knowledge of how to keep and maintain a project schedule.
• Schedule, hold and attend project meetings as required by the owner, GC or as the project requires.
• Complete understanding of blueprints/drawings.
• Using Procore for change orders, purchase orders, RFIs, and submittals
• Able to execute and process change orders and change events.
• Able to process invoices from vendors, subcontractors etc.
• Able to perform the punch list process and understands the as-built and closeout process.
• Able to read through the front end of contracts and identify red flags or any cautionary items.
• Able to cultivate sales & new prospective clients/customers.
• Perform any other duties as required.

The Person:

• Proficiency in Procore
• Support multiple Project Managers with admin responsibilities - 3-5 projects at once; jobs under $20Mil
• Minimum of 1 years of General Contracting experience
• Relevant project experience in corporate office interiors
• A degree in Construction Management, Design or Engineering is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail and ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to take initiative and responsibility for assigned tasks.
• Home base commutable in and around New York City.

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