Assistant Project Manager - Construction - Queens
Our client is an established luxury residential General Contractor specializing in complex, architect-driven renovations throughout Queens and New York City. Their projects feature full-gut renovations, custom millwork, highly detailed interiors, premium materials, and sophisticated finish packages.
As an Assistant Project Manager - Construction - Queens, 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 budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and project reporting
- Coordinating architects, interior designers, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors
- Supporting subcontractor buyouts, contract administration, and procurement
- Maintaining project schedules and tracking critical milestones
- Coordinating custom millwork, cabinetry, architectural woodwork, stone, tile, plaster, and specialty finish packages
- Reviewing architectural drawings, specifications, and shop drawings
- Tracking long-lead materials and delivery schedules
- Working closely with Superintendents to resolve field issues
- Participating in homeowner, architect, and project team meetings
- Supporting punch-list completion, project closeout, and final turnover
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:
- 2-5 years of construction experience, ideally in an APM, Project Engineer, or Project Coordinator capacity
- Experience with high-end residential interior renovations
- Exposure to full-gut renovations of brownstones, townhomes, penthouses, duplexes, or luxury apartments
- Strong understanding of custom millwork, architectural woodwork, cabinetry, stone, tile, and premium finishes
- Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project controls
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings
- Experience working alongside Project Managers and Superintendents
- Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, or similar construction management software
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and appreciation for high-quality craftsmanship
- Desire to advance into a Project Manager position
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
- Clear and achievable growth path into a Project Manager role
- Direct mentorship from experienced Project Managers and construction leadership
- Exposure to multi-million-dollar luxury residential projects
- Hands-on involvement with complex full-gut renovations
- Opportunity to work on brownstones, townhomes, penthouses, duplexes, and luxury apartments
- Experience with bespoke millwork, premium materials, and highly customized interiors
- Opportunity to collaborate with leading architects and interior designers
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Long-term 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 - Queens and build your career delivering sophisticated full-gut renovations while developing toward a Project Manager position.