Assistant Project Manager - Construction - New York, NY

Manhattan, New York Permanent USD90,000 - USD135,000 per year View Job Description
We're looking for an ambitious Assistant Project Manager with commercial interiors and/or retail construction experience to support the successful delivery of exciting projects across New York City. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established mid-sized General Contractor, work alongside experienced industry professionals, and accelerate your career in construction management.
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Work/Life Balance

About Our Client

Our client is a respected Commercial Interiors General Contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality workplace, retail, hospitality, and tenant improvement projects throughout NYC. They offer a collaborative, team-oriented environment, a healthy pipeline of work, and a genuine commitment to employee growth and development.

Job Description

    • Assist Project Managers in overseeing projects from preconstruction through closeout
    • Support project budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and cost tracking
    • Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and project documentation
    • Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, architects, consultants, and clients
    • Track project progress and help ensure critical milestones are achieved
    • Assist with project reporting, forecasting, and closeout activities
    • Help maintain quality, safety, and client satisfaction 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

A successful Assistant Project Manager should have:

    • 2+ years of experience with a General Contractor or Construction Management firm
    • Experience in commercial interiors and/or retail construction projects
    • Strong organizational and communication skills
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
    • Detail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
    • Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Office, or similar construction software
    • Eager to learn and develop into a Project Manager role



What's on Offer

    • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
    • Exposure to high-profile commercial interiors and retail projects across NYC
    • Direct mentorship from experienced Project Managers and company leaders
    • Clear career progression and advancement opportunities
    • Collaborative and supportive company culture
    • Strong project pipeline and long-term job stability
    • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact from day one

If you're an Assistant Project Manager looking to grow your construction career with a respected contractor and gain exposure to exciting commercial interiors and retail projects, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team that invests in its people, rewards initiative, and provides a clear path for advancement.

Contact
Hailey Riera
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7085964

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Manhattan
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Hailey Riera
Job Reference
JN-082026-7085964
 

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