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Assistant Project Manager - Luxury Residential

Springfield, New Jersey Permanent USD75,000 - USD85,000 per year View Job Description
Join a close-knit, high-performing team that builds stunning, multimillion-dollar luxury residences in some of the Northeast's most exclusive neighborhoods. This is a unique opportunity for a driven APM to work closely with senior leadership and quickly grow within a firm known for promoting from within.
  • Stable project pipeline
  • Opportunity for growth

About Our Client

With nearly 30 years in the luxury residential market, this Springfield, NJ-based general contractor is a trusted name in building high-end custom homes across Westchester County, NYC, and beyond. Despite being a mid-sized family-founded firm, they operate with a level of polish and professionalism that rivals much larger companies. Their company culture strikes the perfect balance between hands-on mentorship and high-caliber project execution. Leadership is deeply involved in the day-to-day, and career development is a true priority.

Job Description



  • Project Management: Support project execution from preconstruction through completion on luxury single-family home builds


  • Mentorship: Assist the Project Manager in overseeing scheduling, budgeting, subcontractor coordination, and quality control


  • Presentation: Regularly interface with high-profile clients, architects, and designers, maintaining a polished and professional presence


  • Schedule Management: Conduct site walks, track project milestones, and help ensure timely delivery


  • Documentation: Help manage project documentation including RFI logs, submittals, change orders, and meeting minutes


  • Travel: Work on-site in Greenwich, CT 1-2 days per week, with remaining time split between the Springfield office and home



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



  • 2-3 years of experience working in the luxury residential construction sector


  • Familiarity with country estate projects is strongly preferred over purely urban work


  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to interface comfortably with high-end clients and design professionals


  • Eager to grow into a Project Manager role over time-ambitious but collaborative


  • Comfortable traveling to sites in Greenwich and NYC (train and walk accessible)


  • Polished, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a mentorship-heavy environment



What's on Offer



  • Competitive Base Salary: up to 85K (commensurate with experience)


  • Bonus: Annual performance-based


  • Health Insurance: Aetna plan with majority employer coverage


  • Retirement: 401(k) with 3% company match


  • PTO: 15 days PTO "bucket" + 2 floating holidays


  • Travel: Mileage or transit reimbursement for job sites


  • Schedule: Hybrid flexibility with a mix of office, site, and remote work



Contact
Andrew Hollander
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6761398

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Springfield
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Andrew Hollander
Job Reference
JN-062025-6761398