Assistant PM - Ground Up Projects - Long Island

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Location: Long Island / NYC Metro Area

Salary: Up to $120,000+, plus benefits and performance bonus

Company Summary

This well established NYC General Contractor has been delivering high caliber general contracting and construction management services since 1993. They operate across Long Island, NYC, and the metropolitan area, offering full project delivery from blueprint to certificate of occupancy. Known for professionalism, accountability, and quality craftsmanship in public works, commercial, and infrastructure/renovation work, the firm values collaboration, clear communication, and client satisfaction.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of Lonh Island area Public Works and Commercial projects. You’ll work closely with Project Managers and site teams to ensure projects stay on schedule, on budget, and are delivered with high quality. This is a growth focused role ideal for someone with several years of construction or project coordination experience who is ready to take on more responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating project preconstruction activities: reviews of plans/specs, permits, subcontractor bidding, scope definition.
• Coordinate between subcontractors, suppliers, and site supervision to ensure project milestones are met.
• Maintain and organize project documentation: submittals, RFIs, change orders, purchase orders, monthly requisitions, schedule updates.
• Assist with cost tracking, budget monitoring, and reporting variances to project leadership.
• Support closeout processes: punch lists, closeout documentation, final inspections, client handover.
• Attend site meetings and walk-throughs; help ensure safety, code, and quality compliance throughout.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction project coordination, assistant management, or related role (interior, commercial, renovations preferred).
• Familiarity reading drawings, specs, and contract scopes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with project management / construction software (Procore or similar) is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate with diverse teams (site, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors).

What’s Offered

• Competitive salary up to $120,000 (depending on experience)
• Benefits: health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) w/ match, training/development support
• Performance bonus based on project success (on-time, on-budget, quality, safety)
• Opportunity for career growth to full PM roles as you demonstrate capability