Assistant Project Manager - Construction - Manhattan

Assistant Project Manager - Construction - Manhattan

Our client is a highly respected, nationally recognized General Contractor and Construction Manager with a strong reputation in the multifamily construction sector. Their portfolio consists of large-scale ground-up affordable housing, market-rate multifamily, luxury residential, and mixed-use developments throughout New York City, many valued at $100M+.

Job Description

As an Assistant Project Manager - Construction - Manhattan, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting Project Managers throughout all phases of project delivery
• Assisting with the construction of large-scale ground-up multifamily developments
• Managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and financial reporting
• Coordinating architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and ownership teams
• 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
• Participating in owner, architect, and subcontractor meetings
• Working closely with field teams and Superintendents to support project execution
• Tracking long-lead materials and procurement schedules
• Supporting project turnover and closeout activities
• Ensuring project documentation is 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 Applicant

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 ground-up multifamily construction
• Affordable housing, market-rate multifamily, luxury residential, or mixed-use experience preferred
• Exposure to projects valued between $50M-$100M+
• Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project controls
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, consultants, and project teams
• Strong proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Microsoft Project, or similar software
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong desire to grow into a Project Manager role

What's on Offer

Base salary: $70,000 - $140,000, depending on experience Competitive annual performance 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 large-scale $100M+ multifamily developments Opportunity to work on major affordable housing, market-rate, and luxury multifamily projects throughout NYC 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 and growth-oriented company culture Long-term career stability with one of the most respected multifamily builders in the industry Clearly defined career progression from Assistant Project Manager Project Manager Senior Project Manager Opportunity to help deliver transformative residential developments across New York City