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Job opportunity-Assistant Project Manager-Midtown Manhattan

Aisling Irish Community Center Inc, New York, NY, United States


Job Title:

Assistant Project Manager

Location:

Midtown Manhattan

About Us
Wesbuilt Construction Managers is a full‑service general contractor and construction management firm operating in New York and the Tri‑State area. Our team is dedicated to transforming construction through innovative processes and leveraging cutting‑edge technology, qualities that won us the title of ENR’s Contractor of the Year in 2022. We take pride in our diverse project portfolio, encompassing Corporate Interiors & Lobbies, Hospitality, Luxury/Casual Food & Beverage, Retail, Educational, Health & Fitness, Medical, Ground‑up, and Multi‑Family Residential, including Building Amenities.

Job Summary
The Assistant Project Manager’s main priority is to effectively manage a Project’s Document Control and correspondences between the Design Team and all Sub‑Contractors.

Key Responsibilities

Review submittals for compliance with specifications prior to submission to the design team

Manage all submittals and shop drawings on Procore including distribution to subcontractors and the design team

Manage RFIs and the RFI process including distribution to all relevant trades and follow up for cost implications

Maintain Microsoft Project schedules and monitor progress for all trades in coordination with the project team

Prepare all change orders for review by project manager and submit to owner

Distribute and track all subcontractor change orders

Collect and review monthly subcontractor billings with Project Manager

Work with accounting team to maintain updated cost information

Distribute and maintain the construction progress reporting to client during weekly project meeting with Project Manager

Distribute weekly meeting package and meeting minutes for weekly project meeting

Supervise Assistant Engineers, Engineering Assistants, Plan Clerks and Interns, including yearly review of performance

Oversee the close‑out process. Prepare final records for the project such as Requests for Information (RFIs), close‑out records, warranties, as‑builts, Operations and Maintenance manuals (O&Ms), attic stock, and spare parts, and evaluating information to ensure compliance with contract documents

Maintain and update reports such as General Conditions items, labor, safety, change order logs and quality control

Create and issue bulletin and addendum packages as required for changes within project, collect proposals from subcontractors

Engage in weekly walk‑throughs of project site and provide field report with photos

Assist the project manager in submittals, RFIs, scheduling, requisitions, meetings, and all project management operations

Professional Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree

2‑4 years of relevant experience within the Construction, Architectural, Engineering or Real Estate Industry

Wesbuilt considers applicants who are new to the industry with either a Project Management or Business background

Comprehends construction drawings, specifications and pre‑construction process

Key Skills & Knowledge

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel and Project)

Software proficiency once on‑boarded includes Procore Construction Management Software and BIM

Strong client relations skills and a collaborative disposition

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