Assistant Project Manager - Construction Projects and Operations
New Yesterday
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Corporate - New York
Compensation: $75,000 - $95,000 / year
Description
Position Overview
We are an NYC real estate owner / operator / developer and are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our growing Construction Project Management team. The position will be focused on work within our existing portfolio of properties. Project types will be wide ranging, and the successful candidate can expect to be involved in commercial office interior projects, capital improvement programs, and ground up new construction.
Supervisory/Leadership Responsibilities
- Ability to assist in the management and deployment of a light construction crew and other field personnel including Superintendents.
- Ability to operate with minimal supervision and lead a process from start to finish.
General Duties/Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Director of Business Operations and Asset Managers to understand property-specific goals and assist in implementing plans to achieve those objectives.
- Support the implementation and upkeep of operational systems to track progress on projects and daily maintenance tasks.
- Serve as a liaison between property managers, vendors, and internal departments to ensure smooth communication and task execution.
- Monitor day-to-day operations, including maintenance work orders and apartment turnover schedules, ensuring timely and high-quality completion.
- Help track and analyze operational metrics to identify delays, inefficiencies, or areas for improvement.
- Supervise and schedule apartment turnovers, coordinating with cleaning, painting, and maintenance teams to ensure standards and deadlines are met.
- Assist in enforcing company policies and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, safety standards, and building regulations.
- Participate in weekly operations meetings and provide updates on assigned tasks and building conditions.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Must be bilingual English/Spanish
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and building codes a plus
- Excellent project management and property management skills
- System experience with Yardi, Procure, MS Project, Bluebeam, a plus
Physical Requirements
- 5 days on-site required (corporate and field)
- Ability to safely navigate a construction site
- Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to communicate both on the phone and in person with our clients to resolve issues and manage the business.
Wages & benefits:
- $75,000 - $95,000 annually
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, and 401k
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
- 5 years' of relevant of experience in property management or project management
- Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
- Location:
- New York
- Job Type:
- FullTime