Assistant Project Manager

Location: Astoria, Queens, NY (projects across New York City)

Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Career Progression

Looking to step into a Project Manager track role while gaining exposure to some of NYC’s most diverse construction projects?

We are partnering with a well-established, full-service construction firm with nearly 30 years of experience delivering development, general contracting, and construction management services across the New York City metro area.

The company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality residential, commercial, institutional, and infrastructure projects — including multifamily housing, mixed-use developments, landmark rehabilitations, schools, and public facilities. With deep expertise navigating NYC agencies and a strong focus on value engineering, quality control, and on-time delivery, they are consistently recognized for excellence across complex, community-driven projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to gain hands-on exposure across the full project lifecycle, working alongside a highly experienced team of construction professionals including engineers, architects, and field leadership. The role offers clear progression into a Project Manager position.

• Assist in managing projects from design/preconstruction through closeout
• Support estimating, budgeting, and value engineering efforts
• Review subcontract agreements, bid documents, and project specifications
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project schedules
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, architects, consultants, and clients
• Maintain project documentation, logs, and correspondence
• Attend site visits to monitor progress, quality, and compliance with plans and schedules
• Support permitting, inspections, and coordination with NYC agencies
• Participate in project meetings and assist with overall project coordination

• Background in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving ability
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Procore is preferred

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio including residential, commercial, mixed-use, and infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to work on technically complex and high-impact developments across NYC
• Hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle, from design through completion
• Strong mentorship from experienced industry professionals
• Clear progression path to Project Manager within a growing, reputable firm
• Stable pipeline of work across public and private sector clients