Assistant Project Manager

 

Location: Brooklyn, NY

 

Employment Type: Full-Time

 

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000

 

We are working with a well-established mechanical and civil contractor based in Brooklyn, NY, with four decades of experience delivering critical infrastructure work across New York City. The company self-performs public works, wastewater, institutional, and heavy mechanical projects for city and state agencies and has built a growing backlog on the strength of finishing what it starts. Despite its scale, it runs like a close-knit, family-oriented team rather than a large corporate shop.

 

As the company grows, it is adding an Assistant Project Manager to bridge project administration and project management, taking documentation and paperwork off the Project Managers' plates so they can stay focused on execution and margin.

 

You will own the paperwork engine behind multiple active projects: RFIs, submittals, change orders, billing, schedules, and compliance documentation. You will work side by side with Project Managers and the field, and the company has a clear track for moving strong APMs into their own projects.

 

What You'll Do

 

Run the RFI, submittal, and change order process on assigned projects, from preparation and logging through follow-up and closeoutBuild and maintain RFI and submittal logs, chasing responses from engineers, construction managers, and vendors so nothing stallsTrack project schedules and milestones and flag slippage to the Project Manager earlyPrepare monthly billing packages, including pencil copies, requisitions, schedule of values updates, and supporting backupCollect and organize subcontractor and vendor documentation such as insurance certificates, certified payrolls, and lien waiversKeep project data current and accurate in company systems so the Project Manager and leadership can see where each job standsHelp track job costs and update budgets and forecasts alongside the Project ManagerGather quantities, quotes, and backup to support change order pricingMake sure project documentation meets public agency and contract requirements, including reporting and compliance paperworkRespond quickly to the field, working with General Foremen to get them the information, approvals, and materials they needAttend project meetings, capture action items, and follow them through to completionSupport project startup and closeout documentation, including O and M manuals, as-builts, and punch list trackingManage documentation across multiple active projects at the same timeWhat You'll Bring

 

1 to 4 years of construction experience in the field, project administration, or engineeringBackground as a Field Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Administrator, or junior Project Manager is idealReal construction exposure is a must; this is not a general office administration roleWorking knowledge of RFIs, submittals, and change ordersStrong document control and organizational skillsProficiency in Excel and a willingness to learn the company's project management and accounting systemsStrong follow-up and personal accountability; you chase information rather than wait for itAbility to juggle multiple workflows and projects without losing track of detailsClear, direct communication with both field and office teamsMechanical, plumbing, or public works experience a plusExperience with New York City public agency projects a plusBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experienceHow Success Is Measured

 

90% or better on-time submittals and approvalsBudget tracking within 5% varianceZero late or incomplete billing packages95% or better documentation accuracyFast turnaround on project and field requests

 

What You'll Gain

 

Salary range of $85,000 - $100,000 based on experienceComprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) retirement planPaid time off, 5 days in your first year and 10 days annually after thatA defined growth pathThe stability of a growing backlog of public agency work backed by a company with four decades of infrastructure experience across New York CityA close-knit, family-style culture where people build long careers rather than move through as a numberReal investment in your development, with ongoing training and mentorship from people who have done the jobThe tangible, public impact of work on the infrastructure that keeps New York City running

 

At Framework, we keep it simple: we connect great people with great builders. We're not just filling seats - we're helping construction professionals find real opportunities with companies that value what they bring to the table. Our candidates trust us because we're honest, we follow through, and we never push roles that aren't the right fit. We take the time to understand where you're coming from and where you want to go.

 

The builders we represent are more than just clients to us. Many of them are friends and longtime partners. If we wouldn't feel confident working for them ourselves, we wouldn't introduce them to the people who trust us with their careers.

 

On the flip side, our clients count on us to bring high-quality people who are the real deal - both in skill and character. They'll tell you we just get it. We're proud to be the kind of recruiters who do what's right, not what's easy, and we make sure it's a win for everyone involved.