Job Description
Assistant Project Manager - Construction - Manhattan
Our client is a nationally recognized General Contractor and Construction Manager with a reputation as one of the leading multifamily builders in the country. Their NYC portfolio consists of large-scale affordable housing, market-rate residential, and mixed-use developments, many exceeding $100 million in construction value. The company is known for promoting from within and providing employees with the training, mentorship, and project exposure necessary to advance into Project Management and senior leadership roles.
As an Assistant Project Manager - Construction - Manhattan, you will be responsible for:
- Supporting Project Managers through all phases of project delivery
- Assisting with large-scale multifamily developments from preconstruction through closeout
- Managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
- Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and monthly reporting
- Coordinating architects, engineers, consultants, ownership teams, and subcontractors
- Supporting procurement efforts and subcontractor buyouts
- Maintaining project schedules and tracking critical milestones
- Reviewing architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings
- Assisting with contract administration and project controls
- Monitoring project costs and helping maintain financial performance
- Participating in owner, architect, and subcontractor meetings
- Working closely with Superintendents to support field execution
- Tracking long-lead materials and procurement schedules
- Supporting project turnover and closeout activities
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:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred
- 3+ years of construction experience
- Experience with affordable housing, market-rate multifamily, mixed-use residential, or large-scale residential construction
- Experience on ground-up projects preferred, but interior multifamily experience will also be considered
- Exposure to projects valued at $50M-$100M+ preferred
- Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project controls
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings
- Experience coordinating subcontractors, consultants, and project teams
- Strong proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Microsoft Project, or similar construction management software
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and desire to advance within construction management
What's on Offer:
- Competitive base salary: $100,000 - $140,000, depending on experience
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Industry-leading bonus structure tied to project and company performance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Commuter and transportation benefits
- Company-provided technology package
- Stable pipeline of $100M+ multifamily developments throughout NYC
- Opportunity to work on major affordable housing and market-rate residential projects
- Direct mentorship from Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, and Project Executives
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Exposure to all phases of large-scale construction management
- Collaborative, growth-oriented culture
- Long-term career stability with a nationally recognized builder
- Clearly defined career progression from Assistant Project Manager Project Manager Senior Project Manager
- Opportunity to build a career with one of the most respected multifamily construction organizations in the country
Job summary:
Sector Construction Sub Sector Project Manager Industry Property Where Manhattan Contract Type PermanentNumbers & Facts
| Location | Manhattan, New York |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $90,000–$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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