Job Title: Assistant Project Manager (Commercial Construction) Location: Garden City, NY Area Position Type: Full-Time | In-Person Compensation: $85,000 – $95,000 per year + Performance Bonuses + 401(k) with 4% Match + Health Insurance & Paid Time Off Company Overview We are partnering with a premier, established commercial general contractor headquartered in the Garden City area. Specializing in high-end commercial renovations, retail fit-outs, occupied business remodels, and ground-up builds across the New York tri-state area, this respected firm is known for its exceptional project execution, strong client relationships, and collaborative workplace culture. Position Summary We are seeking a proactive, highly organized Assistant Project Manager (APM) to work on-site at the Garden City office, directly supporting Senior Project Managers in executing commercial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. The ideal candidate will possess strong blueprint reading skills, hands-on experience tracking submittals and change orders, and familiarity with industry software like Procore. This role serves as a vital bridge between office management, field superintendents, subcontractors, and clients. Key Responsibilities Project Setup & Field Support: • Assist Project Managers in creating project master schedules and monitoring 3-week lookahead schedules provided by field superintendents. • Assemble comprehensive site start-up packages for field superintendents (site books, drawings, safety logs). • Ensure superintendents and subcontractors continuously work off the latest revised drawing sets. • Coordinate site logistics, including dumpster deliveries, porta-potty rentals, and site utility setup. Subcontractor & Material Management: • Issue bid award notifications and compile subcontractor scope packages as directed by the PM. • Track subcontractor compliance, ensuring all Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and required forms are submitted prior to site mobilization. • Review drawings, prepare material take-offs, and schedule material deliveries to the job site (e.g., lighting packages, tile, specialty fixtures, finishes). • Log, track, and process subcontractor submittals and RFIs, routing them to clients and design teams for approval. Budget, Change Orders & Client Reporting: • Review subcontractor change orders, coordinate reviews with the PM, and update job folder budgets upon client release. • Facilitate weekly project update calls with clients, Architects of Record (AOR), and Engineers of Record (EOR). • Compile weekly client progress packages, including progress photos, updated schedules, submittal/RFI logs, and 3-week lookaheads. • Manage project closeout documentation, collecting warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, and sign-offs from subcontractors per the project schedule. Qualifications & Requirements • Experience: 2+ years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager or Project Coordinator in commercial construction (fit-outs, retail remodels, or ground-up construction). • Technical Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Procore is a major plus. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and construction management tools (e.g., MS Project, PlanGrid, Raken, Timberline). • Plans & Take-Offs: Proven ability to read construction drawings, interpret specifications, and execute material take-offs. • Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting daily with site superintendents, trade partners, and clients. • Location & Work Style: Must be able to report daily to the Garden City, NY office in an in-person, full-time capacity. Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $85,000.00 - $95,000.00