Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager – DIRECT HIRE

Location:

Syracuse, NY.

Salary: $50,000–90,000 per year (DOE).

Shift: 1st.

• Assisting in maintaining relationships with clients, consultants, and project team members.
• Supporting procurement of materials and services for ongoing projects.
• Helping distribute scope of work assignments to subcontractors and vendors.
• Assisting the Project Manager with subcontract creation and change order processes.
• Supporting project accounting and tracking contract change orders.
• Helping coordinate contracts with vendors and suppliers.
• Assisting with administration and tracking of project costs, including accounting updates and approvals.
• Coordinating project schedules and maintaining communication protocols.
• Participating in field quality control and attending job meetings as needed.
• Assisting in project closeout procedures and maintaining records for submittals and closeout requirements.
• Traveling to project sites as necessary (2–3 days per week).

• Hold a 2‑ or 4‑year degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Building Construction (required).
• Have strong leadership, planning, analytical, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be highly organized and detail‑oriented, able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Preferably have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar position within the commercial building construction industry.
• Have a solid, consistent work history.
• Comfortable using computers and office equipment for daily tasks.
• Can travel to project sites as needed.
• Must provide professional references.

• Competitive pay rate with potential for growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• 10 days of paid time off after the first year, plus six major holidays annually.
• Vehicle or vehicle expense coverage.
• Supportive and structured workplace culture.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center.