Assistant Project Manager

James E. Fitzgerald, Inc. (JEF) is a distinguished General Contractor & Construction Manager headquartered in New York City and has been in business for over 50 years. Our firm specializes in commercial interiors, and we have established a reputation for excellence in the construction industry. We are currently seeking an accomplished and motivated full-time Assistant Project Manager to bolster our core construction team in the seamless execution of assigned projects.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join our experienced construction team and contribute to projects within a dynamic and collaborative environment. If you are driven by excellence and aspire to make your mark in the construction industry, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurate and prompt management of all paperwork and coordination for assigned projects including but not limited to permitting, insurance, project logs and project punchlist.
• Active participation in internal team/client meetings such as project kick-off, status meetings and weekly construction meetings.
• Track submission and responses of submittals/RFIs from the design team.
• Timely distribution and monitoring progress of drawings/sketches, submittals, RFIs, schedules, and punchlists to subcontractor and JEF team members, ensuring project schedule is upheld. 
• Early identify and proactive escalation of potential challenges to core construction team.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Prior experience working for a commercial general contractor is preferred.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, determination, and self-motivation with an aptitude for meticulous record-keeping.
• Skilled in effectively managing various tasks concurrently.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Exemplary time management and organizational capabilities.
• Proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications is preferred but not required.

Computer Systems

• Required: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Preferred: MS Project, Procore and Timberline

Salary Information

• To the extent this position is performed in New York City, the annual salary range for this role is $60,000 - $80,000.

Hours

• ·        Monday through Thursday 8:00AM-5:00PM, Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM