Assistant Project Manager - Construction - Queens

Assistant Project Manager - Construction - Queens

Our client is a premier luxury residential General Contractor specializing in sophisticated interior renovations throughout New York City. Their portfolio includes full-gut brownstone and townhouse renovations, penthouse buildouts, duplex combinations, and custom apartment renovations featuring bespoke millwork, premium finishes, and complex structural work.

As an Assistant Project Manager - Construction - Queens, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting Project Managers from preconstruction through project closeout
• Assisting with high-end residential gut renovation projects
• Managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Assisting with budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and project reporting
• Coordinating architects, interior designers, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors
• Assisting with subcontractor buyouts and procurement
• Maintaining project schedules and tracking critical milestones
• Supporting custom millwork, cabinetry, stone, tile, plaster, and specialty finish packages
• Reviewing architectural drawings, specifications, and shop drawings
• Coordinating with Superintendents and field teams to resolve project issues
• Tracking long-lead materials and delivery schedules
• Participating in client, architect, and project team meetings
• Assisting with punch lists, closeout, and homeowner turnover

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred
• 2-5 years of construction experience in an APM, Project Engineer, or Project Coordinator capacity
• Experience with high-end residential interior renovations
• Proven exposure to gut renovations of brownstones, townhomes, duplexes, penthouses, or luxury apartments
• Strong understanding of custom millwork, cabinetry, stone, tile, plaster, architectural details, and luxury finishes
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings
• Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project controls
• Experience 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
• Underpinning and structural renovation experience is a plus, but not required
• NYC co-op renovation experience is a plus, but not required

What's on Offer:

• Competitive base salary: $70,000 - $110,000+
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Commuter benefits or transportation allowance
• Stable pipeline of high-end residential renovation projects
• Exposure to complex, multi-million-dollar gut renovations
• Opportunity to work on brownstones, townhomes, duplexes, penthouses, and luxury apartments
• Experience working with custom millwork, specialty finishes, and intricate architectural details
• Opportunity to gain exposure to complex structural work and underpinning
• Mentorship from experienced Project Managers and Superintendents
• Opportunity to work alongside leading NYC architects and interior designers
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Clear advancement path into a Project Manager position
• Long-term career growth with an established luxury residential builder
• Collaborative, hands-on company culture

Apply today to join a premier luxury residential builder as an Assistant Project Manager - Construction - Queens and gain hands-on experience delivering some of New York City's most sophisticated brownstone, townhouse, duplex, penthouse, and luxury apartment renovations.