Job Description
Assistant Project Manager - Construction - Manhattan
Our client is one of the nation's leading multifamily General Contractors and Construction Managers, specializing in large-scale residential developments across major metropolitan markets. Their NYC portfolio includes numerous $100M+ affordable housing, market-rate multifamily, mixed-use, and residential high-rise developments.
As an Assistant Project Manager - Construction - Manhattan, you will be responsible for:
- Supporting Project Managers throughout all phases of project delivery
- Assisting with large-scale ground-up multifamily projects from preconstruction through closeout
- Managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
- Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and financial reporting
- Supporting subcontractor buyouts, contract administration, and procurement
- Coordinating architects, engineers, consultants, ownership teams, and subcontractors
- Reviewing architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings
- Maintaining project schedules and tracking critical milestones
- Monitoring project costs and supporting project financial controls
- Participating in owner, architect, consultant, and subcontractor meetings
- Working closely with Superintendents and field teams to support successful project execution
- Tracking long-lead materials and procurement schedules
- Supporting project turnover, closeout, and punch-list activities
- Ensuring project documentation remains accurate and organized throughout the project lifecycle
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The successful candidate will have:
- 2-6 years of Assistant Project Manager experience or approximately 1 year of Project Manager experience
- Experience working for a General Contractor or Construction Manager
- Proven experience on ground-up multifamily construction projects
- Experience with affordable housing, market-rate multifamily, mixed-use, or residential high-rise projects
- Exposure to projects in the $50M-$100M+ range strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred
- Knowledge of project controls, RFIs, submittals, procurement, and change management
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings
- Experience coordinating subcontractors, consultants, and project teams
- Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Microsoft Project, or similar construction management software
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Desire to grow into a Project Manager position and continue advancing within the company
What's on offer:
- Base salary: $90,000 - $140,000, depending on experience
- Industry-leading annual bonus structure
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holiday package
- Commuter and transportation benefits
- Company-provided technology package
- Stable pipeline of large-scale $100M+ multifamily developments
- Opportunity to work on landmark affordable housing and market-rate projects throughout NYC
- Direct mentorship from Project Managers, Senior PMs, and Project Executives
- Professional development and leadership training programs
- Exposure to all phases of large-scale multifamily construction
- Collaborative culture focused on employee growth and internal promotion
- Long-term career stability with one of the nation's most respected builders
- Clearly defined career progression from Assistant Project Manager Project Manager Senior Project Manager
- Opportunity to help deliver some of New York City's most impactful residential developments
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Manhattan, New York |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $70,000–$140,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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