What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager/Project Engineer (Senior) position at Commonwealth Resources?
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER (Senior)
Hicksville, NY | $100000-110000 DOE | Full-Time | In-Office
Are you a motivated construction professional with 3–10 years of experience looking to grow your project management career with a well-established commercial general contracting firm? Our client, a respected commercial construction GC company headquartered in Hicksville, is actively interviewing and ready to hire an Assistant Project Manager (senior) to join their team immediately. This is a true senior APM role — hands-on, detail-oriented, and integral to the success of active commercial projects. Candidates must live within a reasonable commute of Hicksville.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Work with a project manager to assist with developing project schedules. Ensure that the field staff is providing accurate 3-week look ahead schedules.
- Prepare start-up packages for the field super
- Assembling start-up packages for the site super
- Print drawings for the site, always ensuring that the latest set is with the site super. Keep the subcontractors up to date with the latest plans.
- Review drawings, prepare take-offs and coordinate and schedule materials to the site
- Follow up with subcontractors to ensure their insurance forms have been provided prior to the start of their scope.
- Tracking and coordinating of project materials (restroom accessories, tile/Schluter, wallpaper, furniture, lighting package, specialty items...etc.)
- Issue bid award emails to subs as provided by the PM.
- Collect all submittals and provide them to the client, track accordingly.
- Review all subcontractors provided change orders and submit to the client, review with the PM.
- Release approved change orders and track in the job folder and budget.
- Daily check-in with the site supervisor to ensure the project is running per schedule, and address any issues, accordingly, looping in the PM as needed.
- Coordinate and facilitate weekly calls with the client and super etc.
- Assemble the documents to provide to the client weekly; weekly report, 3 week lookahead, RFI, submittal logs, site photos and project schedules.
- Ensure all third-party software tools are updated accordingly (Raken, PlanGrid, Timberline etc)
- Follow up on open change orders.
- Closeout documentation to be requested and collected, initial requests to subs needs to be coordinated per the project schedule.
- Ensure as-builts are being developed by the site superintendent.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
● Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Procore.
● Strong knowledge of construction management and methods
- 3-10 yers as APM.
- The ability to read blueprints and develop take-offs and subcontractor scope documents
- .Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate across the organization
- Experience in remodeling open businesses, complete fit outs of new spaces is preferred
- Ground up construction is a plus
- Competitive base salary: $100000-110000 depending on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Join a well-established commercial construction firm with a strong local reputation and active project pipeline
- A hands-on role with real responsibility and genuine career growth potential
- Collaborative team environment where your contributions are recognized and valued
- Conveniently located in Hicksville— no long commute
If you have Procore experience, a solid understanding of commercial construction and are ready to grow your career with a firm that is actively hiring — we want to hear from you.
Apply today — interviews are being scheduled
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Construction: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Hicksville, NY 11801 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000 - $110,000