Assistant Project Manager, Construction

Tired of jobsite hours and want to see the owner’s side of the table? Our client, a nationally recognized owner and developer of large-scale retail real estate, is adding an Assistant Project Manager to its Rochester-area construction team. This is a full-time, direct-hire role with a clear path toward Project Manager.

• Support Project Managers on construction projects across the company’s portfolio, from tenant and anchor work to renovations and redevelopment
• Help build and track construction budgets and schedules, flagging variances before they become problems
• Prepare RFPs, support vendor contract administration, and assist with constructability reviews
• Review and verify change orders, manage document control, and draft monthly cost and schedule reports for leadership
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal teams including design, leasing, finance, and property operations
• Get exposure to a range of delivery methods (GMP, lump sum, design-build, cost-plus) with increasing ownership over time

• 1–4 years supporting commercial construction projects as a Project Engineer, Assistant PM, Project Coordinator, or similar
• Experience with a general contractor, developer, or owner’s rep firm
• Hands-on work with budgets, change orders, schedules, and project documentation
• Retail, tenant improvement, or commercial renovation experience is a plus, but not required
• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture is preferred, but strong candidates without a degree are encouraged to apply

• Owner-side work with more predictable hours than the GC world
• Base salary of $70,000–$100,000 plus a 10% target bonus
• Strong benefits, 401(k) match with immediate vesting, and an employee stock purchase plan
• Generous PTO, 12 paid holidays, and paid volunteer time
• In-office Monday through Thursday, with Fridays remote
• Career development support and a real growth path into project management

Don’t check every box? We’re looking for people who are organized, detail-driven, and want to grow, and nontraditional backgrounds are welcome.