Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Gain experience across custom homes, multifamily, and commercial construction. Join a growing general contractor with diverse ground-up project opportunities.

Our client is a Connecticut-based general contractor specializing in ground-up construction across custom residential, multifamily residential, and commercial markets. The company delivers projects requiring close coordination between owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field personnel, with a focus on quality construction and reliable project execution. With a diverse project portfolio, the firm offers team members the opportunity to develop broad construction management experience while contributing to projects from preconstruction through completion.

Coordinate daily construction project activities and track priorities across active workstreams. Maintain project schedules, action items, and documentation to keep work aligned with agreed plans. Communicate project updates with internal teams, contractors, and other project contacts. Help prepare project reports, meeting notes, and status updates for clear decision-making. Review project documents and organize records so teams can access current information. Monitor project progress and flag schedule, scope, or coordination issues for timely follow-up. Coordinate meetings, site-related activities, and follow-up actions to keep construction work on track. Work with project stakeholders to resolve day-to-day questions and maintain project momentum.

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.

A successful Assistant Project Manager should have:

• 1-3+ years of construction experience with a general contractor, construction manager, or developer-builder.
• Experience supporting ground-up construction projects is strongly preferred.
• Exposure to custom homes, multifamily residential, commercial buildings, or similar construction projects is desirable.
• Understanding of construction drawings, specifications, subcontractor coordination, and construction sequencing.
• Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project scheduling.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Procore or similar construction management software is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and manage competing priorities.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred but not required for candidates with relevant experience.

Permanent Assistant Project Manager position in New York. Salary of $80,000 to $110,000. Medical benefits. PTO. 401(k). Bonus.