Job Description
Assistant Project Manager - Construction - Manhattan
Our client is an established luxury residential General Contractor specializing in sophisticated, architect-driven renovations throughout Manhattan and New York City. Their projects feature full-gut renovations, bespoke millwork, highly customized interiors, premium materials, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Job Description
As an Assistant Project Manager - Construction - Manhattan, you will be responsible for:
- Supporting Project Managers from preconstruction through final turnover
- Assisting with full-gut renovations of brownstones, townhomes, penthouses, duplexes, and luxury apartments
- Managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
- Assisting with project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting
- Supporting subcontractor buyouts, contract administration, and procurement
- Coordinating architects, interior designers, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors
- Maintaining project schedules and tracking critical milestones
- Tracking long-lead materials and coordinating deliveries
- Assisting with custom millwork, cabinetry, architectural woodwork, stone, tile, plaster, and specialty finish packages
- Reviewing architectural drawings, specifications, and shop drawings
- Working closely with Superintendents to resolve field issues
- Participating in client, architect, subcontractor, and internal project meetings
- Supporting punch-list completion, project closeout, and homeowner turnover
- Maintaining accurate and organized project documentation throughout construction
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 Applicant
The successful candidate will have:
- 2-5 years of construction experience in an APM, Project Engineer, or Project Coordinator capacity
- High-end residential renovation experience
- Experience with full-gut renovations of brownstones, townhomes, penthouses, duplexes, or luxury apartments
- Strong exposure to custom millwork, cabinetry, architectural woodwork, and high-end finishes
- Understanding of RFIs, submittals, change orders, subcontractor buyouts, and procurement
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings
- Experience coordinating subcontractors, vendors, architects, and design teams
- Strong understanding of luxury residential construction sequencing
- Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, or similar construction management software
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and appreciation for luxury craftsmanship
- Strong desire to grow into a Project Manager and Senior Project Manager role
What's on Offer
- Base salary of $70,000 - $110,000, depending on experience
- Competitive annual performance bonus
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
- Generous PTO and paid holiday package
- Commuter and transportation benefits
- Stable pipeline of high-end residential renovation projects
- Hands-on exposure to multi-million-dollar luxury residences
- Experience working on complex full-gut renovations and customized interiors
- Opportunity to work on prestigious brownstones, townhomes, penthouses, duplexes, and luxury apartments
- Direct exposure to bespoke millwork, premium materials, and specialty finishes
- Mentorship from experienced Project Managers, Senior PMs, and construction leadership
- Opportunity to collaborate with leading architects and interior designers
- Increasing project ownership and responsibility as you progress
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Clear progression from Assistant Project Manager Project Manager Senior Project Manager
- Long-term career stability with an established luxury residential builder
- Collaborative, hands-on company culture with significant room for advancement
Apply today to join a premier luxury residential builder as an Assistant Project Manager - Construction - Manhattan and develop your career while helping deliver some of New York City's most sophisticated high-end residential renovations.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Manhattan, New York |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $70,000–$110,000 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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